Why does Crane make fun of the women who bring coffee to the survivors?

I see no evidence of Crane making fun of the women. He only notes their welcome presence, as opposed to the body that is carried onto the beach at the same time.

It seemed that instantly the beach was crowded with men bringing blankets and clothes, and with women carrying coffee. The welcome of the land to the sea was warm and generous. But a quiet and wet shape was carried up the beach. And the land’s welcome for it could only be the different and silent one of the grave.