Funeral Home Sued After Body is Found Frozen Solid in Funeral Home Freezer
Markland Funeral Home Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of a man who died in 2024 is suing a funeral home after his body was found frozen solid in a funeral home freezer. The family alleges that the funeral home was negligent in its care of the body and that its actions led to the man's death.
Background of the Case
The man, who was in his 70s, died at The Waters of Rising Sun, a nursing home in Rising Sun, Indiana. His body was then transported to the Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun.
According to the lawsuit, the funeral home staff placed the man's body in a freezer instead of a refrigerated cooler. The funeral home staff allegedly failed to check on the body for several days, and when they did, they found that the body was frozen solid.
Allegations of Negligence
The family's lawsuit alleges that the funeral home was negligent in its care of the body. The lawsuit alleges that the funeral home staff:
- Failed to place the body in a refrigerated cooler
- Failed to check on the body for several days
- Failed to take proper care of the body
The lawsuit alleges that the funeral home's negligence led to the man's death. The lawsuit seeks damages for the family's pain and suffering, as well as for the funeral expenses.
Funeral Home's Response
The Markland Funeral Home has not yet filed a response to the lawsuit. However, the funeral home has issued a statement expressing its condolences to the family and stating that it is cooperating with the investigation.
Conclusion
The lawsuit against the Markland Funeral Home is a reminder of the importance of proper care of the deceased. Funeral homes have a duty to care for the bodies of the deceased with respect and dignity. When funeral homes fail to meet this duty, they can be held liable for damages.
