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At Least 189 Decomposed Bodies Removed from Colorado Funeral Home After Complaints

  • Multiple articles report that around 189 decaying bodies were found improperly stored at a Colorado funeral home offering "green" burials.
  • The discovery was made after authorities responded to complaints about a foul odor coming from the property.
  • The funeral home owners had faced financial problems and weak Colorado regulations likely enabled the situation.
  • Officials are working to identify the remains through methods like DNA testing and notify families, which could take weeks or months.
  • The investigation into the funeral home remains ongoing as officials determine next steps.
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