The license of a Woonsocket funeral home has been suspended after state officials said a body was cremated and the remains buried in a cemetery without a proper permit.
The state Department of Health says the funeral director, Todd Lauzon, acknowledged to the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers that he had not obtained a burial permit and buried the remains on his own without informing the cemetery.
Lauzon's license and that of the funeral home was suspended indefinitely.
Officials said Lauzon did produce a cremation order, but the niece of the man who died told investigators that her uncle never indicated he wanted to be cremated.
Lauzon did not immediately return a message seeking comment. He has the right to seek a hearing.
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I am very surprised that this even happened. What state was this in? Was he the manager of the funeral home?
I am a manager/ owner of a funeral home in NY and with the rules here I couldn't see how that would happen.. Furthermore, it just goes to show that if he isn't the manager how one funeral director using your registration can ruin your firm..
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