A family in Liaoyang, China, made headlines after burying their late father's £120,000 Mercedes-Benz S450L during his funeral on April 9. The car, adorned with red ribbons and a coveted '8888' number plate valued at nearly £30,000, was lowered into the ground with the help of a forklift. Attendees were treated to a luxury banquet and received red envelopes containing 500 yuan (approximately £54). However, the family's unconventional tribute drew the ire of local civil affairs officials, who imposed fines for violating regulations regarding proper disposal of vehicles. The family, identified by the surname Yin, issued a public apology but did not provide further details about their actions. Legal experts have cautioned that failing to follow proper scrapping procedures could result in administrative penalties, and concerns were raised about the legitimacy of the number plate. The family now faces additional costs for excavating the car and restoring the burial site.