A southwest Houston funeral home has been ordered to cease operations after a disturbing discovery of decomposing bodies and a reported stabbing sparked outrage among grieving families.
Richardson Mortuary, located on Brookfield Drive, is now under investigation by the Texas Funeral Service Commission after state inspectors found the facility failed to meet building, health, and safety codes. A cease-and-desist letter dated April 14 also cited unprofessional and deceptive conduct and ordered the business to stop operations immediately.
What happened?
The shocking series of events unfolded after family members arrived at the funeral home last week and found bodies in what they described as deplorable conditions, allegedly due to broken air conditioning and ongoing construction inside the facility.
“I raised the casket up and I looked in it and it was my mom. Had gnats already on her, she was sweating,” said Tamara McGruber Crooks, whose mother’s funeral was scheduled for Saturday…