The Brief
- Milwaukee County says some funeral homes owe large unpaid fees to the Medical Examiner’s Office.
- Records show at least 18 funeral homes owe more than $25,000, with one owing over $500,000.
- County officials are considering collections or legal action to recover the money.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County officials are moving forward with plans to pursue collections against funeral homes that owe tens of thousands of dollars to the county’s Medical Examiner’s Office.
What we know:
The county says certain fees are required when someone dies. Some are mandated by state law, including death certificates, body transport and cremation permits.
Funeral homes often collect those costs from families and are then responsible for paying the county.…