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Robert Bush: Funeral director in court after investigation into remains found at his premises
- Robert Bush, a 47-year-old funeral director from Otley, appeared at Hull Magistrates' Court on June 25, 2025, charged with 63 offences.
- The charges stemmed from an extensive Humberside Police investigation that began in March last year, focusing on Legacy Independent Funeral Directors operating from multiple locations in Hull and the East Yorkshire area.
- Bush has been charged with 30 offences related to fraud involving specific victims, as well as a separate count of theft from a dozen charities. Additional allegations include fraud concerning human ashes and funeral plans, with some charges dating back to 2012.
- He is accused of deceitfully assuring that he would handle the remains with appropriate care, organize prompt cremations, and provide families with the correct ashes, while relatives of 30 victims participated in the hearing through video link.
- Bush was granted bail requiring him to report to Bridlington Police Station every weekday and is scheduled to appear again at Hull Crown Court on August 13, 2025.
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Funeral director charged with 63 offences after 35 bodies and 'human ashes' found
Robert Bush, 47, is charged with 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial and 31 counts of fraud by false representation relating to bodies found at the firm's Hessle Road site in Hull in March last year
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WTX NewsRobert Bush: Funeral director in court after investigation into remains found at his premises
A funeral director has appeared in court charged with 63 offences, spanning more than a decade, after a major investigation into human remains found at his premises.
Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation: Man in court charged with 63 offences
Robert Bush, formerly of Kirk Ella, East Yorkshire, has appeared at Hull Magistrates’ Court this morning (June 25) charged with 63 offences in connection to the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation.
Legacy Funeral Director appears in court charged with 63 offences after major investigation launched
A funeral director appeared in a Hull court charged with 63 offences spanning more than 10 years after a major investigation into human remains found at his premises
Evening Standard
Man appears in court charged with 63 offences after funeral home investigation
Robert Bush is charged with offences including preventing a lawful burial, fraudulent trading in relation to funeral plans and theft from charities.
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