- Police are investigating whether any criminal offences have been committed
9 March 2024
Police have raided three funeral homes across East Yorkshire after becoming concerned about the ‘care of the deceased’.
There are currently police cordons outside the three branches of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, Humberside Police said.
Humberside Police said they received a report in relation to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors on Wednesday 6 March
Officers received a report on Wednesday evening with inquiries ongoing into whether any criminal offences have been committed.
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.
Police have raided three funeral homes across East Yorkshire after becoming concerned about the ‘care of the deceased’
While asking people to ‘refrain from speculation’ about what may have happened, he continued: ‘At the core of this investigation will potentially be heartbroken and devastated families and loved ones.’
Police have established a direct telephone line for anyone who is worried or wants to speak to them about Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.
The company’s website states that it is a family-run business established in 2010.
