Colorado Funeral Home Owner Pleads Guilty to Corpse Abuse and Theft

Miles Harford admitted to leaving a woman's body in a hearse for over a year and improperly storing cremated remains, with sentencing set for June 9.

Miles Harford, a Colorado funeral home owner, pleaded guilty to charges of corpse abuse and theft in a Denver court on April 14, 2025.
The case involves Christina Rosales, a 63-year-old woman whose body was left in a hearse for over a year, and the improper storage of cremated remains of at least 30 individuals on Harford's property.
Under the plea agreement, Harford must name all victims and provide restitution, including for charges that were dismissed.
This case is part of a broader series of funeral home misconduct incidents in Colorado, prompting lawmakers to implement stricter industry regulations last year.
Harford's sentencing is scheduled for June 9, marking the next step in addressing systemic failures in the funeral services sector.