Colorado Strengthens Funeral Home Regulations After Gruesome Discoveries
New legislation aims to enforce stricter oversight following the shocking discovery of mishandled corpses and fraudulent practices in state funeral homes.
- Colorado lawmakers pass significant reforms to address lax funeral home oversight after finding 190 decaying bodies.
- The new laws mandate background checks, mortuary science degrees, and routine inspections for funeral homes.
- Governor Jared Polis is expected to sign the bills which could set a new standard for funeral home operations nationwide.
- Revelations of fake ashes and unregulated body handling sparked public outrage and legislative action.
- The reforms are seen as essential to restoring trust in Colorado's funeral services industry.