Sangamon Sun

Springfield, IL The investigation continues at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville over the treatment of human remains. State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) and State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) are completely shocked over allegations that the wrong cremated remains were intentionally provided to families, and they extend their condolences to the families who were affected.

Speaking on the matter, Rep. Rosenthal expressed his dismay, stating, "It’s appalling to me allegations of illegal practices have been ongoing within this family-owned funeral home that has affected multiple families. This investigation will unravel the truth behind the doors and the director will be held accountable for his actions. I send my condolences to the families who are grieving through this difficult and disgraceful time."

Senator McClure also expressed his sympathy for the affected families, saying, "It’s heart-wrenching to imagine what the families are enduring over the handling of their loved ones. If these allegations are true, the funeral home needs to be held accountable to set an example so that this never happens again."

Heinz Funeral Home has been a family-owned business for over 160 years, providing central Illinois with cremation services and grief counseling.

A task force, consisting of the coroner’s office and several law enforcement agencies, is actively investigating the allegations of unlawful activities within the funeral home. As of now, the owner of Heinz Funeral Home has had his license to operate in Illinois permanently revoked. The revocation came as a result of records indicating non-compliance, professional incompetence, taking advantage of clients amounting to perpetration of fraud, violating funeral regulations, misconduct, and charging families for professional services that were not rendered.

To find out more, go to this link: https://reprosenthal.com/2023/10/06/local-lawmakers-react-to-carlinville-funeral-home-investigation/