Tag: cremation
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Ancient Fire, Ancient People: Africa’s 9,500-Year-Old Cremation Pyre Revealed
Uncovering a Very Old Flame A remarkable discovery in Africa has pushed back the timeline for cremation practices by thousands of years. In a rock shelter at the foot of Mount Hora in northern Africa, researchers uncovered a cremation pyre estimated to be about 9,500 years old. The find suggests that ancient hunter-gatherer communities engaged…
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Oldest Known Cremation Pyre in Africa Reveals Complex Hunter-Gatherer Society
Unveiling Africa’s Ancient Cremation Pyre In a discovery that challenges assumptions about early human societies, researchers have identified a cremation pyre dating back about 9,500 years. Located in a rock shelter at the foot of Mount Hora in northern Africa, this ancient funerary site suggests that hunter-gatherer communities possessed more complex ritual practices than previously…
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Hull funeral director fraud case: ex-owner pleads guilty to 35 charges
Summary of the case A former Hull funeral director, 47-year-old Robert Bush, has pleaded guilty to 35 counts of fraud by false representation. Prosecutors say he dishonestly told bereaved families he would properly care for remains, arrange immediate or prompt cremation, and ensure that the ashes given to customers were those of their loved ones.…
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Hull Funeral Director Pleads Guilty to 35 Fraud Charges
Overview of the case A former Hull funeral director, Robert Bush, has admitted to 35 counts of fraud by false representation following a broad investigation into the care and handling of human remains at his firm. In addition, the 47-year-old pleaded guilty to one charge of fraudulent trading related to funeral plans. He has denied…
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Former Hull funeral director pleads guilty to 35 fraud charges over remains scandal
Overview of the case A former Hull funeral director has admitted to a wide range of fraudulent activities tied to the handling of human remains, following a prolonged investigation into operations at multiple sites in the region. The development marks a significant, though troubling, chapter in a case that has raised concerns among bereaved families…