Relatives speak of torment amid probe into alleged funeral directors scandal

Grieving relatives have spoken of their torment after police received more than 1,000 calls as part of an alleged scandal at a funeral directors.

Legacy Independent Funeral Directors is the subject of an investigation after officers recovered 35 bodies and suspected human ashes from the Hull-based firm.

Some “heartbroken” family members have spoken of their concerns following the probe, with one woman saying she believed she kissed an empty coffin at her father’s funeral.

Deputy Chief, told reporters the force was investigating a “truly horrific incident” during a press conference on Tuesday.