Key facts
- Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Services, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
- Bush admitted to 67 offenses.
- Offenses included preventing lawful burial and fraud.
- Police discovered decomposing remains at the funeral home.
- Police discovered incorrect ashes were given to families.
- The funeral home was located in Hull.
- The company was named Legacy Independent Funeral Services.
Robert Bush, the owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Services, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in neglecting dozens of bodies and mishandling ashes. Bush admitted to 67 offenses, which included preventing lawful burial and fraud. The charges stem from an investigation by police who discovered decomposing remains and ashes that were not correctly attributed to the deceased at his funeral home in Hull. The extent of the neglect and mishandling of bodies and ashes has led to this significant prison sentence for Bush. The case highlights a severe breach of trust and professional standards within the funeral service industry.