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Hull funeral director broke families’ trust on ‘almost industrial scale’, court hears

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Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, appeared at Hull Crown Court on Monday for a five-day sentencing hearing. The court heard that Bush broke families' trust on an 'almost industrial scale' and that family members accused him of leaving bodies 'rotting away'. The case highlights a severe breach of trust in funeral services.

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Robert Bush appeared at Hull crown court for a sentencing hearing

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Robert Bush appeared at Hull Crown Court on Monday for a five-day sentencing hearing.

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Robert Bush is the owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.

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  • Robert Bush appeared at Hull crown court for a sentencing hearing
  • The hearing is scheduled for five days

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<p>Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, left bodies ‘rotting away’, family members say</p><p>A fraudulent funeral director broke the trust of families on an “almost industrial scale” as their loved ones’ bodies were left “rotting away”, a court has heard.</p><p>Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, appeared at Hull crown court on Monday for a five-day sentencing hearing.

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Robert Bush is the owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.

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Robert Bush appeared at Hull Crown Court on Monday for a five-day sentencing hearing.

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The court heard that Bush broke the trust of families on an 'almost industrial scale'.

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Family members said that Bush left bodies 'rotting away'.

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