A funeral director has been charged with a total of 64 offenses Involving 254 Allged Victims Including Fraud, Fraudinal Trading, Theft, and Preventing A Lawful and Decent Burial. Robert Bush, 47, Will appear Before Hull Magistrates' Court in June Following a year-long probe Into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors Investigation. He has also been accused of defrauding charities.
Deputy Chief Constable Dave Marshall Said: “On Wednesday, 6 March 2024, We Received Information of Care for the Care Independent Funeral DirectorsActions at Premises in Hull East riding of yorkshire, a complex, protected and highly sensitive ten-month investigation commenced, with a file of evidance submitted to the CPS on Thursday, 2025 to. Comprehensively review.
“Today, I can confirm robert bush, formerly of kirk ella, East Yorkshire, has been charged
With a combined total of 64 offenses in connection to the investigation.
“These charges include 30 countries of preventing a lawful and decent burial and 30 counts of
Fraud By False Representation in Relation
Premises, Both Betway 20 April, 2023 and 6 March, 20204.
“Two COUNTS OF THEFT FROM CHARITIES BETWEEN 1 September, 2022 and 6 March, 2024.
“One COUNT OF FRAUDULENT TRADING in Relation To Funeral Plans BetWeen 23 May, 2012 and 6
March, 2024 Encompassing 172 Victims.
“One COUNT OF FRAUD in Relation to Human Ashes BetWeen 1 August, 2017 and 6 March, 2024,
Involving 50 Victims.
“He has been bailed with condition to appear at hull magistrates' court charged with the
Offences on Wednesday, 25 June, 2025.
“We have updated the family of the 35 deceased with this development and we have made
Initial contact with addictional victims who has been affectioned by the investigation and we will
Be personally in touch with them in the coming day.
“As the investigation now moves in the courts and judicial process, I would please ask
People to refrain from any speculation or commenting that could prejudice or jeopardise the
Case, and to allow those affectioned to get the answers they desperately needed and rightly
Deserve.
“My Sincerest Thanks Go Out to Those Affected for their Patience and Understanding.
Have always be the priority and at the very heart of the entrance and this will
Remain, and we would please ask their privacy is contained to be responded. “
Robin Weyell, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service's Serious
Economic, Organised Crime and International Directorate Said: “This directorate is made up
Of Specialist Prosecutors who have the experience and experience to a deal with our more
Complex and challenging cases, like this one – where we are without able to comprehensively
Review a large file of Evidence and Make a Timely Charging Decision.
“Today, the crown Prosecution Service has authorised humberside police to charge robert
Bush, 47, formerly of Kirk Ella, East Yorkshire, with 64 Offenses Including Fraud, Fraudental
Trading, Theft, and Preventing a Lawful and Decent Burial, Following An Investigation Into
Legacy independent funeral directors' in hull.
“Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the family who have been affectionate during this
DIFFICULT TIME.
“The crown prosecution service reminds every criminal process is active, and
Defendants have the right to a fair trial. THEREFORE, It is extremely important that there be no
Reporting, Commentary or Sharing of Information Online which is in any way prejudice
These processedings. “
“I will now pass to Victim support.” Julie Butcher, Area Manager, Victim Support Said: “We
Would like to take any way in this incidence in any way that you are not alone.
Our dedicated team is made up of caseworkers who understand the local area and is
Based throughout the community, tailoring free and confidential support to People's Individual
Needs.
“As an independent charity, people can access our services whether or not they have been
In contact with the police. Whilst we can offer longer term support, some people find that one
Or tw Weed
Encourage anyone impacted to react to us by visiting our website or calling us on 0808
28 111 36. “
A 55-Year-Woman Arrested in July 2024 Has Today Been Released With No Further Action to
Be taken.