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Humberside Funeral Parlour Scandal Leaves Families in Limbo

Police unable to identify ashes due to cremation process, sparking widespread concern and investigations.

  • Police admit they cannot identify the ashes recovered from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, leaving families uncertain.
  • Over 2,000 calls received from the public, with 700 families in contact concerning the mishandling of their loved ones' remains.
  • A 46-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the investigation, currently released on bail.
  • Investigations extend to suspected financial and fraudulent activities related to the funeral parlour.
  • Local authorities and public health officials express sympathy and support for the affected families, emphasizing the community's difficult time.
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