11 March 2024 , 17:50
1114
0
A father and daughter who own a funeral home firm at the centre of a probe into improper care of the dead have been pictured for the first time.
Police confirmed on Sunday (March 10) that they had moved several bodies from a funeral director's premises due to worries about the care of the deceased. Officers had been called to three branches of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull last Wednesday after concerns were raised about how the dead were being stored and managed.
A 46-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of prevention of a lawful and decent burial. The pair who own the firm been identified locally as Robert Bush, head of the family business, and his daughter and employee Saskya Bush.
Rob Bush, owner of Legacy funeral directors in west Hull (Hull Daily Live/ WS)Speaking on Friday, Humberside Police Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Gawthorpe said: “Whilst we are in the very early stages of our investigation, I completely understand this information will be of concern to a number of families and individuals who have lost loved ones and have utilised the services of this business.
“We have already been in contact with a number of people as part of our investigation and working closely with His Majesty’s coroner, Hull City Council and East Riding Council to establish the facts. I would encourage anyone to please call us, as we are very mindful of the distress this may cause."
Kamala Harris and George Floyd's brother among hundreds at Tyre Nichols funeral
The Mirror has approached Legacy Funeral Directors for comment.