A dedicated hotline has been set up for victims and families affected by the Legacy Funeral Directors scandal.
A man, aged 46, and a woman, aged 23, were arrested on suspicion of preventing a lawful burial, fraud by false representation and abuse of position and released on bail after 34 bodies were transferred from Hull's Legacy Funeral Directors premises to a nearby mortuary.
Humberside Police launched an investigation into the funeral directors - which has two branches in Hull and one in Beverley. They issued a report "expressing concern about the storage and management processes relating to care of the deceased."
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Now, a new support line has been established for anyone with any concerns or who has been affected following the launch of a police investigation into Legacy Funeral Directors in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
From today (Thursday, 28 March) at 4pm, Victim Support, a specialist, independent charity, will open a helpline and support service, to support those affected.
This bespoke service to our communities includes a dedicated phone line and ongoing support options, and will be run in liaison with Humberside Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, to provide timely support and personalised assistance in relation to any worries people may have in connection to the investigation.
Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin said: “The helpline that has been established will be able to provide additional support and care for a range of concerns and worries people understandably have, and I would encourage anyone who feels they need to speak to someone and talk through their concerns to please get in touch on 0808 281 1136."
