No sentence long enough for jailed funeral director Robert Bush, say families
Summary
Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after police found 35 bodies and over 100 sets of ashes at his funeral home. Families of the victims say they feel deeply hurt and believe the punishment is not enough for the emotional pain caused.Key Facts
- Police discovered 35 bodies and more than 100 sets of ashes during a raid on Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in March 2024.
- Robert Bush admitted 67 crimes, including preventing proper burials and theft from charities.
- Bush was sentenced to 20 years but could be released after serving about half of his sentence.
- Families expressed that no prison time could fully make up for Bush's actions.
- Some families were hoping for a sentence longer than 30 years.
- Loved ones described the emotional impact of learning how Bush mishandled remains.
- Bush apologized when arriving at court, but families felt justice was still lacking.
- There are calls for stricter regulation of the funeral industry to prevent future abuse.
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