Funeral directors jailed after decomposing body found in mortuary Grieving families described Richard Elkin, 49, and Hayley Bell, 42, as ‘vile’ and ‘evil’ The Independent UK · Feb 19
Funeral directors jailed over decomposing body found in mortuary after 36 days Richard Elkin, 49, and Hayley Bell, 42, who ran Elkin and Bell Funerals in Gosport, Hampshire. Evening Standard · Feb 19
Man’s decomposing body left in un-cooled mortuary for a month, court hears Two funeral directors are on trial, charged with fraud and preventing lawful burial of a body The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025