A woman finds out that her husband's ashes, which she had made into a necklace, were not actually his and his body is still in a freezer.

Recently, there has been a concerning situation at Legacy's sites where forensic investigators were seen with police cordons in place. The gravity of the situation came to light when a grieving widow was informed that the ashes she had turned into jewelry were not those of her late husband. In a shocking turn of events, the police discovered her husband's body in the freezer of the funeral director's premises during a raid. This news has caused distress and worry for hundreds of other families in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire who had entrusted Legacy Independent Funeral Directors with the care of their loved ones.

Upon receiving reports expressing concern over the handling and storage of bodies at two branches in Hull and one in East Riding of Yorkshire, an investigation was launched into the firm. So far, 35 bodies have been removed from the premises by Humberside Police for identification, along with human ashes. The woman, who had paid a significant amount to have her husband's ashes turned into crystal jewelry, and other families are now questioning whose remains they are wearing.

The incident has been described by the police as "truly horrific," and a hotline was set up for anyone with information or concerns relating to the firm. The community has been left devastated, with one family friend telling The Telegraph, "They then paid quite a bit of money to have the ashes turned into crystal jewelry for his widow, daughter, and granddaughter to remember him. But now they have found out that he wasn't cremated, and he has been in the freezer all this time." The widow and her family are struggling to come to terms with this shocking revelation and are asking, "if it's not him, then who is it?"

The loss of a loved one is already a difficult and emotional experience, but this scandal has added another layer of pain for the families involved. Mum-of-three Billie-Jo Suffill, who lost her father and brother within five days, now believes that the coffin she kissed goodbye was empty. Another victim, Louisa Millington, who had her husband's cremation organized by Legacy, described the situation as "broken," and compared it to being stuck in "sinking mud." She added, "Although I've lost Carl, I just feel like I am still trudging. I don't feel like I can put him to rest, I don't feel like Carl can be at rest cause things just keep coming back and back."

The police have urged anyone with concerns to come forward, and they have expressed their sympathy for the affected families. With 120 staff involved in the "extremely complex and sensitive investigation," Assistant Chief Constable Thom Mcloughlin of Humberside Police said, "My heart goes out to you all, and I can only imagine how distressing this is." He also requested people not to speculate and to consider the impact on the community. Deputy Chief Constable Dave Marshall said that at the heart of the investigation were the devastated families who have been "horrified, shocked, and re-traumatized" by this incident.

The investigation, involving local, regional, and national forces, is being carried out with utmost care and sensitivity to provide the affected families with the answers they deserve. Two individuals, a 46-year-old man, and a 23-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of prevention of a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation, and fraud by abuse of position. They have been released on police bail while the probe continues. The cordon at Legacy's premises will remain in place as the investigation continues.

Legacy, founded by Robert Bush 14 years ago, is a family-run business, and his daughter Saskya Bush is believed to be an employee at the firm. This scandal has shaken the community, and the police have urged people to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation. Deputy Chief Constable Dave Marshall said, "At the heart of this investigation are the devastated families, and our priority is to provide them with the answers they deserve." The police have also asked people to refrain from speculating and to be mindful of the impact on the affected families.

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