Humberside Police have put up cordons around three branches of a Yorkshire funeral director, citing a "concern for the care of the deceased."
The cordons will remain at these locations while investigations are ongoing. A special phone line for people who are worried about the funeral directors has been set up, reports Hull Live.A Humberside Police spokesperson said: "There are currently police cordons in place and officers in attendance at three funeral service premises across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire following a report received of concern for care of the deceased at these locations.
Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Gawthorpe said: "Whilst we are in the very early stages of our investigation, I completely understand this information will be of concern to a number of families and individuals who have lost loved ones and have utilised the services of this business." "I would encourage anyone to please call us, as we are very mindful of the distress this may cause. A direct telephone line has been established for anyone who is worried or wants to speak to us about Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.