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Detroit family says mother was cremated by mistake before funeral viewing

A Michigan family arrived to view their mother's body and were allegedly told she had already been cremated in error.

newest coverage 2d agosummary written 2d ago6 pieces Newswires

What to know

  • A Detroit family alleges their mother was cremated by mistake before they could hold her viewing.
  • Police and the funeral home are investigating how the alleged error happened.
  • No names, dates of the funeral, or details of the funeral home have been disclosed in current coverage.

Unnamed Detroit family Family of the deceasedUnnamed funeral home Business under investigationPolice Investigators

How it unfolded 1 development · click the chart to see its coverage articles

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 2:01 AM ET
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    Police and funeral home open investigation into the error

    Following the family's allegation, police and the funeral home involved are investigating how the alleged mistaken cremation occurred.

  2. background

    Family says funeral home cremated their mother by mistake — A Detroit family says they arrived for their mother's viewing and learned she had allegedly already been cremated, contrary to their funeral plans.

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