A grieving family in Arizona was left stunned after discovering what appeared to be human remains inside a brand-new urn ordered from Amazon, reports The Sun. The disturbing mix-up that has sparked concern about third-party sellers and online funeral products.
The incident, reported by The Sun and AZFamily, involved a Mesa family preparing to lay their 98-year-old grandmother to rest when they made the unsettling discovery while inspecting the urn.
Mesa family’s heartbreaking discovery
The family had ordered a small keepsake urn from Amazon to store a portion of their late grandmother’s ashes. But when they opened the package, they found what they believed were ashes already inside the urn, despite it appearing new and unused.
The discovery turned a routine moment of remembrance into shock and confusion, as the family tried to understand how the urn could arrive in such a condition.
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‘It still had remains inside of it’
According to reports, the granddaughter, Ashleigh Wegner, described the moment she opened the urn: “When I opened it, it was just a little dusty. I unscrewed the back and that’s when I noticed it still had remains inside of it. And that was like, I have — who are you?”
She added: “I was shocked, I was kind of grossed out. I was uncomfortable.”
The family said they immediately contacted Amazon after the discovery and were told they would receive a refund, though the third-party seller did not respond, according to reports.
Family decides what to do next
Despite the shock, the family chose to handle the situation carefully and respectfully and they reportedly plan to scatter the unidentified ashes while ensuring their grandmother is finally laid to rest properly.
They also purchased a replacement urn to complete the memorial process.
Amazon responds as seller remains silent
Amazon reportedly offered a refund after being contacted, but the third-party seller involved in the listing did not respond to the family’s concerns, according to reports. The company has faced similar complaints in the past involving urns and unclear handling of cremation-related products sold through its marketplace.
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