Monday Nov 24, 2025

Failing to Care for the Dead

When a loved one passes away, they typically end up at a mortuary. A place designated to care for the after life process. Whether it be a burial or cremation, the family entrusts the funeral directors to be responsible, to properly complete the final wishes. But time and time again there are cases where morticians failed to, not only give the respect everyone deserves, but in some cases are so horrific, it becomes criminal.

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Colorado funeral home: Inspectors find numerous decomposing bodies behind hidden door | CNN

What the discovery of improperly stored bodies in a Pueblo funeral home says about the state's death care industry

Owners of US funeral home that hid 190 bodies face families in court | Colorado | The Guardian

What To Know About Colorado’s (Scandalous) Funeral Industry - 5280

Cremation Scandals - Cremation With Confidence

6 of 24 Bodies Identified in Mortuary Scandal Involving County Coroner

US funeral home ordered to pay families $190m in decaying bodies case

Judge rejects plea deal for funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies | PBS News