Illegal funeral homes with improperly stored bodies

Authorities in New York and Chicago discovered multiple unlicensed or illegally-operated funeral homes housing dozens of decomposed and improperly stored human remains in deplorable conditions. Investigations have been launched and licenses suspended as officials assess the scope of violations at these facilities.

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