A man has been charged with 64 offences in connection with an investigation into a Hull funeral directors, Humberside Police has said.
An investigation was launched into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in March 2024.
Robert Bush, 47, formerly of Kirk Ella, East Yorkshire, has now been charged with 64 offences.
Humberside Police say the charges include 30 counts of prevention of a lawful and decent burial and 30 counts of fraud by false representation relating to the deceased recovered from the funeral premises.
Bush has also been charged with two counts of theft from charities, one count of fraudulent trading in relation to funeral plans, and one count of fraud in relation to human ashes involving victims.
He will appear at Hull Magistrates’ Court on 25 June.
In a statement, deputy chief constable Dave Marshall said the force had updated the families of 35 deceased with the development and has made initial contact with additional victims who may have been affected.
“My sincerest thanks go out to those affected for their patience and understanding,” he said.
“They have always been the priority and at the very heart of the entire investigation and this will remain, and we would please ask their privacy is continued to be respected.”
A 55-year-old woman arrested in July 2024 has today been released with no further action to be taken.
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