Victims of disgraced funeral boss 'unable to get refunds'
Summary
Robert Bush, a funeral director in Hull, England, defrauded 172 people by selling fake funeral plans and stealing from charities over 11 years. Many victims have not been refunded, and some still do not have the ashes of their loved ones. Bush admitted to multiple crimes and is now facing sentencing.Key Facts
- Robert Bush ran Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.
- He defrauded 172 people of about £562,000 over 11 years.
- Crimes include fake funeral plans, theft from 12 charities, and fraud related to ashes.
- Some victims paid thousands of pounds and have yet to get refunds.
- Banks have refused some refund claims, arguing no proof the product was not delivered.
- Victims included vulnerable people who saved money to avoid funeral costs for their families.
- Bush admitted guilt to 67 offenses including preventing lawful burial and fraudulent trading.
- The case revealed some ashes returned were actually animal remains, and some ashes of unborn children were falsely presented.
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