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What is happening in Chicago death care right now is… a lot.
What started with 56 deceased people being removed from South Chicago Chapel quickly turned into a much bigger story involving a previously shut-down crematory, bodies stored in trailers, hundreds of unreturned cremated remains, another historic Chicago crematory under investigation, and serious questions about how death care is regulated in Illinois.
In this episode, Lauren breaks down the timeline from a mortician’s perspective — from South Chicago Chapel, back to Heights Crematory, through Planet Green Cremations, and ultimately to Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium.
A huge thank you and credit is given to CBS News Chicago for its extensive investigative reporting. Additional information discussed comes from publicly available news reporting, statements and records from Illinois state agencies, and regulatory documents.
This investigation is ongoing, and information may change as additional facts become available.
If you’re new here, Lauren is a mortician, and every Monday she talks about death, dying, funeral service, and the questions you’re dying to know. Please keep discussion respectful of the deceased and their families.
Podcast: Lauren the Mortician