Manhattan funeral home sued after mistakenly cremating man

Name: Manhattan funeral home sued after mistakenly cremating man
Uploaded: 2026-08-19T18:16:49-04:00
Description: A Manhattan funeral home is facing legal action after allegedly cremating the wrong person and trying to convince a grieving family that a stranger in the casket was their deceased father. The incident is the latest in a series of complaints against the business involving deceptive practices and mishandled remains.

A Manhattan funeral home is facing legal action after allegedly cremating the wrong person and trying to convince a grieving family that a stranger in the casket was their deceased father. The incident is the latest in a series of complaints against the business involving deceptive practices and mishandled remains.

Posted August 19, 2026 6:16pm EDT