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Former Hull funeral director admits 35 fraud charges after investigation into remains found at his premises

Robert Bush faces 65 charges including fraud and preventing lawful burials after police found ashes linked to 163 families and 35 bodies at his funeral premises.

  • A funeral director named Robert Bush will enter pleas to 65 charges related to human remains and fraud after an investigation found issues at his premises over more than 10 years.
  • Bush faces charges of preventing lawful burials for 30 people and numerous fraud charges connected to handling remains and funeral plans.
  • Humberside Police began their investigation in March last year after receiving over 2,000 calls from families concerned about the care of their loved ones' remains.
  • The investigation, which was prompted by reports of concerns, led to Bush's charges in April after a 10-month inquiry.
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ITV broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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