Funeral Directors Guilty of Mishandling Bodies
Update: 2025-12-12
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Two funeral directors, Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell, were convicted for storing bodies in an unrefrigerated room, causing public nuisance and fraud. Forty-six bodies were found decomposing due to lack of refrigeration and leaking roof. William Mitchells family was shocked to learn his body was not cremated as expected. The firm was insolvent but continued operating, with Elkin using a forged certificate. The pair will be sentenced on February 19th, highlighting the need for updated funeral director legislation.
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