The Funeral Director's License to Exploit The case of Robert Bush, a former funeral director convicted of 67 offenses, including preventing lawful and decent burials, fraud, and theft from charities, is a stark reminder of the dark underbelly of an industry that preys on the vulnerable.
Bush's actions were not just a breach of trust but a calculated exploitation of people at their most grief stricken. Bush's career spanned over two decades, during which he oversaw more than 2,000 funerals.
He presented himself as a caring and empathetic undertaker, building rapport with families who had just lost loved ones.