Ex-funeral director in court over blocking burial

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Jack Weekes appeared at Bodmin Magistrates Court on Friday

A former funeral director has appeared in court accused of preventing the lawful and decent burial of a woman.

Jack Weekes, 32, of Millbrook, Cornwall, appeared at Bodmin Magistrates Court on Friday.

The court heard he was charged with preventing the lawful and decent burial of a woman, named in court as Elizabeth Penhaligon, between 16 October 2023 and 4 December 2023.

He was further charged with fraud by false representation between 11 October and 5 December, which the court heard was connected to the first charge.

Magistrates directed his case to be heard at Truro Crown Court on 28 November.

Mr Weekes was granted unconditional bail.

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