Funeral Home / Cemetery Negligence
When a loved one dies, we have the right to expect appropriate care for their bodies. Families look to funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematoriums for compassionate, professional help during this emotional time.
Unfortunately, funeral home negligence and cemetery negligence are becoming more common across the country. The deceased have no way to protect or defend their bodies and dignity from physical abuse and/or desecration, and, as a result, their survivors experience considerable emotional distress. Families want to honor the memory of their loved ones with a meaningful celebration of life, wake or funeral, and a respectful burial or cremation. But when mistakes happen, the deceased’s survivors feel defenseless against these horrific acts.
As cemeteries, crematories, and funeral homes merge or are acquired by other companies, they may put questionable practices in place for cost-effectiveness. And these appalling practices have begun to attract attention. In the past few years, allegations of misconduct, corruption, deception and greed have uncovered atrocities that have made national news.
Some harm happens by mistake. But some harm happens through negligence – or worse, on purpose.
There are a number of ways funeral homes or crematoriums may be negligent that may damage the legacy of your loved one(s). Examples of the most egregious funeral home, crematory, and cemetery negligence include:
- Expensive coffins retrieved after burial and switched out for less expensive ones
- Multiple bodies placed in one coffin or burial plot
- Bodies being mishandled, mutilated, disfigured or distorted
- Bodies or remains being switched or lost
- Bodies robbed of expensive family heirloom jewelry, clothing or personal items
- Body parts removed and sold as donor tissue
Protect your rights with expert legal representation
If you believe that your loved one’s body has been harmed or their memory dishonored through cemetery, funeral home or cremation negligence, error or exploitation, it is essential to protect your legal rights and the rights of your loved ones by exploring your legal options with an attorney who is experienced with these kinds of cases.
I am well-versed in the laws that protect you and your family from this kind of negligence. The sensitive nature of these cases can make them challenging to pursue. But I am committed to assisting surviving family members and pursuing their best interests to the fullest extent of the law.
Concerned about the cost? Rest assured; I work on a contingency fee basis – meaning you pay nothing up-front, and only pay legal fees after a settlement or verdict is negotiated or awarded. Please contact me today to discuss your situation.
