Man charged with 64 offences in Hull funeral home inquiry

Funeral director Robert Bush, 47, charged after 35 bodies and suspected human ashes found at premises last year

A 47-year-old man has been charged with 64 offences in connection with the investigation into remains found at a funeral directors in Hull, Humberside police said.

Funeral director Robert Bush, formerly of Kirk Ella, East Yorkshire, has been charged with 30 counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial and 30 counts of fraud by false representation after 35 bodies and suspected human ashes were found at his premises between 20 April 2023 and 6 March 2024.