Hull funeral director Robert Bush facing 63 charges in first court appearance

A shocking case unfolds as Robert Bush, formerly of Kirk Ella, East Riding of Yorkshire, appears at Hull Magistrates’ Court charged with 63 offenses related to the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation. Authorities recovered 35 bodies and ashes from the funeral home, leading to multiple charges against Bush, including preventing lawful burials and fraud by false representation.

The charges span various crimes allegedly committed between April 2023 and March 2024, including theft from a charity and fraudulent trading in funeral plans dating back to 2012. With no pleas entered, Bush is set to appear at Hull Crown Court in August. He has been granted bail in the interim.

Episode Transcript

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Welcome to today's episode,where we delve into a shocking case that has captured the attention of many.

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The story involves a man at the center of an investigation into a funeral directors’ scandal,
bringing to light a series of unsettling allegations.
Robert Bush,a former resident of Kirk Ella in East Riding of Yorkshire,
recently appeared at Hull Magistrates’ Court.

This appearance follows a police investigation that uncovered a disturbing scene (00:22):
35 bodies and ashes were found at the premises of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.
As a result, Mr.
Bush faces a staggering 63 charges connected to this inquiry.
Among these charges are 30 counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial and 30 counts of fraud by false representation.

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These alleged offenses reportedly took place over a span of nearly a year,
from April 20,2023,to March 6,2024.
Additionally, Mr.
Bush is accused of theft from a charity,with this charge stretching back to September 1,
2017,and continuing until March 6,2024.

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Furthermore,he faces a charge of fraudulent trading related to funeral plans dating as far back as May 23,
2012.
The charges also include one count of fraud by false representation concerning human ashes,
covering the period from August 1,2017,to March 6,
2024.

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During the brief court hearing, Mr.
Bush did not enter any pleas.
He is scheduled to make his next court appearance at Hull Crown Court on August 13 and has been granted bail until then.
As this case unfolds,it raises significant questions about trust,
ethics,and accountability within the funeral services industry.

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bringing you the latest updates and insights.
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