News · 29 July 2026
Funeral director Robert Bush left baby remains on floor for two years
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Hull funeral director Robert Bush admitted to 67 offences, including leaving a stillborn baby's remains on the floor. Police found 35 bodies and over 100 sets of ashes at his Legacy Independent Funeral Directors business. Bush also defrauded 226 people of more than £550,000 by selling fake funeral plans and stealing charity donations.
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