UK funeral director faces jail after bodies found uncremated
A British funeral director, Robert Bush, is facing prison after authorities discovered 31 bodies left uncremated at his funeral parlour. The scandal has caused distress for many families, with some learning that their loved ones' remains were mishandled. Bush previously pleaded guilty to multiple offences spanning over a decade. The case has prompted calls for stricter regulation of the funeral industry.
What we know
- Police found 31 bodies in cold storage at Robert Bush’s funeral parlour, including a stillborn baby that had been there for almost two years.
- More than 100 sets of ashes were also discovered on the premises, some of which were not those of the deceased’s relatives.
- Robert Bush pleaded guilty to 67 offences over 12 years, affecting hundreds of victims.
- The investigation began in March 2024 after concerns were raised about the treatment of the deceased.
- Families, including Jasmine Beverley, are campaigning for changes to funeral parlour regulation following the scandal.
