William Eichler 11 March 2024

Bodies removed from funeral home in fraud case

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Police have removed 34 bodies from the premises of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Yorkshire over concerns about the care of the deceased.

Humberside Police said two people have been arrested on suspicion of prevention of a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position.

The police have been working with partner agencies, including Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and His Majesty's Coroner.

In a statement issued yesterday, assistant chief constable Thom McLoughlin said: ‘On behalf of all of our police officers and staff, particularly today, on Mother’s Day, our thoughts remain with all families that have been affected because of this incident.

‘I know many families will need and want much more information and we will continue to release updates as soon as we are able but cannot jeopardise the ongoing investigation in any way.’

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