The death of a dear one is always an emotional issue and we would like their funeral and other rituals to go smoothly, in a dignified and peaceful manner, reflecting the love and respect we had for the person, their status in society and the beliefs and ethics they held in their lifetime.

Today, most people rely on funeral homes to help them bid farewell to loved ones. Such organizations take care of the funeral arrangements, burial or cremation, memorials, publishing obituaries, statutory requirements etc. and we trust them to do what’s in our best interest.

However, carelessness, lack of attention to our wishes, negligence and disrespect to the dead are some of the issues that cause great distress and grief to family and friends. If you have been the victim of funeral home negligence, contact a personal injury law firm which has experience in handling such cases, to file a personal injury claim against those responsible for mishaps and untoward events.

What Constitutes Funeral Home Negligence?

Most of us are unaware of our rights when we enter into contracts with funeral homes. In such a time of grief and distress, we are most vulnerable and fail to pay attention to many practical matters. Regardless of religion or faith, matters concerning death must be handled with respect and dignity. Any lack of dignity or respect can be termed “cemetery desecration.” Fraudulent practices and attempts to take advantage of the family’s sensitive condition result in certain malpractices and negligent acts.

Some examples of funeral home negligence include:

• Partial embalming of body when full charges are collected

• Not following instructions regarding coffin, dress, flowers etc

• Improper embalming

• Improper storage/refrigeration

• Stealing of organs for sale

• Sexual assault or abuse of deceased

• Missing/misplaced body

• Presentation of wrong body

• Maggot or fungus infestation

• Improper or incorrect burial/cremation

• Misplacement of deceased’s property like jewelry or tooth-fillings

• Misplacement of ashes

• Co-mingling of ashes

• Unauthorized disposal

• Failure to tend to grave-site

• Burial in wrong grave-site

• Vandalized or marred

• Coroner negligence

• Burying bodies in older graves to save space

• Soiled, shabby clothing

• Unlicensed embalmers

• Lack of respect, foul language used in front of clients

• Unauthorized picking-up of body from the hospital

• Making false and misleading statements

In many cases, the relatives and loved ones are unaware of funeral home negligence but if this comes to your notice, speak to a personal injury lawyer immediately to begin the process of filing a personal injury suit.

How We Can Assist

While most of us entrust the task of managing funerals to reputed and reliable funeral homes, it’s possible that aberrations occur. It’s important that you report your concerns immediately to the funeral home authorities and simultaneously contact a personal injury attorney. Key evidence needs to be preserved and documentary proofs and photographic evidence has to be gathered. We can conduct independent investigations, get testimony from eye-witnesses (if any) and expert witnesses, etc to back your claim. We represent you in all communications/negotiations and ensure that your rights/interests are safeguarded.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)