A funeral director has admitted more than 30 fraud offences but has denied 30 counts of prevention of a lawful burial.

Robert Bush, 47, appeared at Hull Crown Court court to face the charges after human remains were found at one of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors’ sites in Hull.

Bush pleaded guilty to 35 counts of fraud by false representation and one charge of fraudulent trading in relation to funeral plans during the hearing on Wednesday.

Most of the fraud by false representation charges relate to the proper care of remains and the return of ashes.

He pleaded not guilty to 30 counts of preventing the lawful and decent burial of a body and one charge of theft from charities.

Humberside Police launched an investigation into the funeral home after a report of ‘concern for care of

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