Auckland funeral director Nicholas Bakulich, brother of disgraced Casketeers star Fiona Bakulich, sentenced
Auckland funeral director Nicholas Bakulich has been sentenced for professional misconduct involving the mishandling of human remains. The judge denied his request for a discharge without conviction, noting his actions were dishonest and harmful to the affected families.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal and ethical responsibilities of funeral directors and the public interest in maintaining professional standards in the death care industry.
Nicholas Bakulich is pictured appearing in the Auckland District Court in March 2025. Photo / Michael Craig
The report provides a factual account of court proceedings and sentencing without emotive language or political framing.
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