Hull funeral home director Robert Bush in court facing 63 charges

An investigation into a funeral directors in Hull has led to a man being charged with burial offences, fraud, and theft from charities. Humberside Police initiated the inquiry into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors after receiving a report regarding concerns for the care of the deceased in March of last year. The accused, funeral director Robert Bush, 47, appeared in Hull Magistrates’ Court where he did not enter any pleas. Originally from Kirk Ella, East Yorkshire, Mr. Bush now resides in Otley, West Yorkshire and faces a total of 63 charges. He was released on bail and is scheduled for another hearing at Hull Crown Court on 13 August.

In April, Mr. Bush was charged with multiple counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation, and theft from charities. The charges also include fraud involving human ashes, with 50 alleged victims, and fraudulent trading related to the sale of funeral plans with 172 alleged victims. According to Humberside Police, all the charges stem from activities occurring between May 2012 and 6 March 2024. The allegations suggest that Mr. Bush is responsible for stealing unknown sums of money from various charities, such as the Salvation Army, MacMillan Cancer Support, Dove House Hospice, Help for Heroes, the RNLI, and Oakwood Dog Rescue, between September 2017 and 6 March 2024.

The case involving the funeral director in Hull has generated significant attention due to the serious nature of the charges. With 35 bodies and a quantity of ashes removed by the police during their investigation, the situation has raised concerns about the treatment of the deceased and the integrity of the funeral home. Mr. Bush’s upcoming hearing at Hull Crown Court on 13 August will likely shed more light on the extent of the alleged offences and their impact on the affected charities and individuals. The authorities are working diligently to ensure that justice is served in this complex and troubling case

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