Exploit death? Uh, isn't that what funeral homes and parlors do? They sell a mourning family crap they don't want and need. When our Mom died, we wanted a simple casket, our own flowers and no elaborate wake and processions. They kept on trying to add DVD's, special music, a photographer, a luncheon, etc....by the end we were more worn out by having to defend our choices than her passing itself.
Everyone is out to exploit everyone. Everyone has a gimmick or ulterior motive. If they didn't the dollar would have no value and we'd all still be living in caves.
This artist isn't asking you to look at it or buy it and everyone's opinion of "what art is" remains widely prolific. What you think is nice and beautiful to look at and admire may be crap to the next person in line. Luckily we live in the US where freedom of speech (as much as we think we have) is yours and mine.
We are however losing our rights to free speech when certain words in Mark Twains great works are being censored and removed. How pathetic are those who must sterilize the entire world simply because they are 'offended.' GIMMEE a break!