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Otley Man in Court Charged with 63 Offences After Funeral Home Investigation

Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, appeared at Hull Magistrates' Court on 25 June 2025 facing 63 charges including burial offences and theft from charities.
Humberside Police launched the investigation in March 2024 after concerns about care of the deceased and discovered 35 bodies and ashes at the firm's Hull premises.
Charges cover offences alleged between May 2012 and March 2024, including 30 counts each of preventing lawful burial and fraud by false representation linked to ashes of 163 families.
Bush also faces one count of theft from 12 charities, involving unknown sums, and fraudulent trading over funeral plans affecting 172 people, with a court hearing adjourned until 13 August.
The case implies extensive failures in funeral care and potential financial misconduct, with further proceedings expected at Hull Crown Court before Judge John Thackray KC.

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