UK Funeral Director Prosecuted for Mishandling Bodies and False Ashes
A British funeral director is on trial after 31 decomposing bodies were found stored for months in his premises, along with allegations of uncremated babies, theft of donations, and providing false ashes to grieving families. The facility was described as resembling a 'horror film set'.
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Corps en décomposition, bébés non incinérés, vol de dons, fausses cendres... Un responsable de pompes funèbres jugé au Royaume-Uni
Un directeur de pompes funèbres britannique comparaît devant la justice après la découverte de 31 corps conservés pendant des mois dans ses locaux et la remise présumée de fausses cendres à des familles endeuillées.
Read full article →Schock für Angehörige: Britischer Bestatter lagerte Leichen in Regalen
Der Mann steht vor Gericht, ihm droht eine Haftstrafe. Das Bestattungshaus habe „dem Schauplatz eines Horrorfilms“ geglichen, soll ein Mitarbeiter gesagt haben.
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