Police arrest two people for obstructing burial in England

Police found almost 30 bodies at a funeral home in northern England after a man and a woman were taken into custody for suspected fraud and not letting a proper burial happen.

Humberside Police found out new information after investigating Legacy Funeral Directors in Hull and East Yorkshire for five days.

Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin said that 34 dead bodies had been taken to a place where they will try to figure out who they are.

A 46-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested for not burying someone properly, lying to get money, and abusing their power for money. Their names were not given by the police.

There were no more information about what kind of crimes were suspected.

In America, some funeral home owners have been arrested because lots of bodies and ashes were found on their properties.

Almost 200 rotting bodies were found stacked up last year in a funeral home in Colorado that was full of bugs and maggots. The owners are being charged with many crimes, like treating the bodies badly. Lawyers said that some family members were given fake ashes instead of the real ashes of their loved ones.

Humberside police have said that 350 people got in touch with them since Friday. They had asked families who had lost their loved ones to contact investigators if they were worried.

McLoughlin said that his staff and officers are working very hard to handle the many questions and problems caused by this incident. “Families who are going through a hard time are getting help from family liaison officers. We understand that this is a very upsetting time for everyone involved. ”

The company’s website mentioned that it is family-owned and was started in 2010, and has since grown. The latest update on the website in 2021 said that even though COVID-19 caused uncertainty, the services will still be available and a new branch will be opened.

“We can create a special goodbye for your loved ones as an independent funeral director. We have more freedom and fewer limitations than other companies,” the website stated. “With so much experience, you and your family can expect the best service and care. ”

The Associated Press sent an email to the funeral home asking for a comment, but they didn’t reply right away. When they tried calling the phone number for the business, no one answered.