More likely the latter!

Ordinary municipal employees here still, probably working according to standard gridlines laid out to keep the graves neatly aligned. The works planner obviously did not see my beloved old pal coming along!

Here, btw, we still use good old wooden coffins, or if you prefer a pauper's burial, a so called 'Jewish coffin', consisting of plank base but with cardboard sides and top, is an option.