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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Isabel Keane

A Vegas crematorium was shuttered after 146 bodies were discovered. Families now fear they’ll receive the wrong one

Cremations are underway for the 146 bodies recovered from a Las Vegas funeral home forced to shutter after failing to cremate them promptly — but families of the deceased say they’re worried they’ll receive the wrong ashes.

Nevada authorities shut down McDermott’s Funeral and Cremation Service earlier this month after finding the business had stored bodies for extended periods, including one that was in the facility for over 10 months.

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