Hull funeral director broke families’ trust on ‘almost industrial scale’, court hears
Summary
A funeral director named Robert Bush in Hull admitted to 67 crimes after families discovered that their loved ones’ bodies were left in poor conditions and sometimes uncremated. The court heard from victims who were deeply hurt when they received the wrong ashes or found out their family members’ bodies were not treated respectfully.Key Facts
- Robert Bush owned Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.
- He pleaded guilty to 67 offenses including stopping proper burials.
- Families reported trauma, nightmares, and emotional pain due to his actions.
- Police found many bodies decomposing at his funeral home.
- Some families received ashes that did not belong to their relatives.
- The remains of a stillborn baby were also found, though the family believed it was cremated.
- Bush apologized but victims described him as dishonest and uncaring.
- Bodies had to be identified by dental records, DNA, or fingerprints after police investigation.
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