Remains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral home
The remains of 56 people were found decomposing at a Chicago funeral home due to deplorable conditions. The funeral home, South Chicago Chapel, was run by a couple who previously operated a crematory that was shut down for mishandling remains. Authorities have suspended the license of one of the funeral home's directors and are investigating the incident.
- ▪The remains of 56 people were found decomposing at the South Chicago Chapel funeral home.
- ▪The funeral home's director, Johanna Morgan, had her license suspended due to the deplorable conditions.
- ▪The couple who ran the funeral home previously operated a crematory that was shut down for mishandling remains.
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The South Chicago Chapel, where the bodies were found. Photograph: Laura Bargfeld/APView image in fullscreenThe South Chicago Chapel, where the bodies were found. Photograph: Laura Bargfeld/APChicagoRemains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral homeOfficials describe ‘deplorable conditions’ at home run by pair linked to crematory closed due to mishandled remains Associated PressFri 7 Aug 2026 20.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe remains of 56 people were found improperly stored and decomposing on Thursday at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple who previously operated a crematory that was similarly shut down because of mishandled remains, authorities said.Illinois state officials, meanwhile, suspended the license of one of the funeral home’s directors, alleging…
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