Nova Scotia officials are investigating after the new owners of a funeral home in the Annapolis Valley found cremated remains in storage believed to belong to a large group of people. CBC News reports that several families have been told ashes associated with their deceased loved ones were discovered.
The discovery comes as the new owners assess the facility following a change in ownership. The report notes that the remains were found in storage, and authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the cremations and disposition of the ashes.
Details about the total number of remains, the identities of the deceased, and the timeline of the findings have not been disclosed. Families affected are being informed that remains once believed to have been appropriately handled are now the subject of formal inquiries.
Officials have emphasized that the investigation aims to determine how the remains ended up in storage and whether proper cremation and record-keeping practices were followed. No charges or definitive findings have been announced as the inquiry continues.
