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Michigan Funeral Director Bound Over for Trial in $192K Prepaid-Funeral Funds Case

State prosecutors say about 55 clients paid for services that should have been held in trust.

Overview

  • Terry Alvin Kaufman, 72, waived a preliminary examination on Jan. 9 and was bound over to the 52nd Circuit Court.
  • He faces one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, seven embezzlement counts, and 31 counts of conversion of funeral contracts.
  • Prosecutors say he collected $192,824.98 through the Huron County Public Guardian without escrowing the money.
  • Officials allege the conduct stretched over about a decade and affected roughly 55 victims, with some funds used to pay his salary.
  • Kaufman founded Kaufman & Co. Funeral Home in Huron County, and he is due back in court on Feb. 2.