All banks contacted have agreed to refunds over Legacy Funerals plans, says local MP
Emma Hardy MP says banks have agreed to offer refunds
An local MP says all the banks she has contacted on behalf of local people about funeral plans sold by Legacy Funerals have now agreed to offer refunds.
Emma Hardy MP for Kingston upon Hull West said: "I'm pleased that all banks I've contacted on behalf of local residents regarding fake funeral plans sold by Legacy Funerals have now agreed to offer refunds."
Background to the investigation
Humberside Police said it received information on 6th March 2024 raising concern about the care of the deceased at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.
The concern related to three premises in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
A ten-month investigation followed, and a file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service on 16th January 2025.
Robert Bush, formerly of Kirk Ella in East Yorkshire, was charged in connection with the investigation.
He appeared in court in August 2025 accused of more than 60 offences.
These include 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial and 30 counts of fraud by false representation.
He is also accused of one count of fraudulent trading in relation to funeral plans, and one count of fraud by false representation in relation to human ashes.
Humberside Police said the ashes count covers the period between 1st August 2017 and 6th March 2024 and involves 50 victims.
Bush was released on bail and was due to next appear at Hull Crown Court on 15th October 2025, where he was expected to enter a plea.
Humberside Police also said a 55-year-old woman arrested in July 2024 was released with no further action to be taken.
Support for people affected
Victim Support has said it offers free and confidential support to anyone affected, whether or not they have been in contact with police.
People can visit its website or call 0808 28 111 36.