Robert Bush: Sentence for Legacy funeral boss 'never enough'
Robert Bush, the owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after failing to properly bury or cremate bodies. Families of the victims expressed frustration that the sentence is insufficient and called for stricter regulation of the funeral industry.
Why it matters
The case has exposed significant gaps in the oversight of the funeral industry, prompting public outcry and calls for legislative reform to protect grieving families.
Figure caption, Legacy families react to Robert Bush sentencing
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Families of victims of a disgraced funeral boss who failed to bury or cremate people say they feel "really, really let down" and no sentence "could ever be enough".
Thirty-five bodies and more than 100 sets of ashes were found by police raiding Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull in March 2024.
Hull Crown Court heard owner Robert Bush had caused "extreme emotional pain, anguish and upset".
Bush was sentenced to 20 years in prison, but could be eligible for release after serving about half. He previously admitted 67 offences, including 30 counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial, and theft from 12 charities.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Karen Dry says it is the prospect of Bush being released mid-way through his sentence that is hard to accept
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