A Wilmington funeral home is accused in a lawsuit of accidentally cremating a person and presenting that person's family with the body of another man for burial. Roland Johnson Sr. died in January ...

Both follow a series of horrific incidents at funeral homes, including sold body parts, fake ashes and the discovery of 190 decaying bodies. The cases have devastated hundreds of families.

Along with passing his inspection, Johnson was never fined for not having his licenses. “First of all, the first thing they look at is your license,” Chuck Sims, a Douglas funeral homeowner said.

Colorado lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to overhaul funeral home oversight after a series of horrific incidents, including sold body parts, fake ashes and the discovery of 190 decaying bodies.… ...

DENVER — Colorado lawmakers passed a sweeping bill Monday to overhaul the state’s lax oversight over funeral homes after a series of horrific incidents, including sold body parts, fake ashes ...

FILE – Authorities walk outside a closed funeral home where multiple bodies have been stored, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Penrose, Colo. Colorado lawmakers passed a sweeping bill Monday, May 6, 2024.

“When our loved ones pass away, we make arrangements while dealing with our grief. We find comfort in knowing that we are executing our loved ones’ wishes,” Turner, a Democrat from ...

A representative from Boe Fook Funeral Home on Canal Street agreed. “We’ll likely pass along the cost to the customer,” said Win Lei. “It will be one price and include the congestion toll.” ...

FILE - A hearse and debris can be seen at the rear of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, Oct. 5, 2023, in Penrose, Colo. Colorado lawmakers passed a sweeping bill Monday, May 6, 2024, to overhaul ...

According to state law, to operate a funeral home, you must have all required licenses. Along with passing his inspection, Johnson was never fined for not having his licenses.