Jasmine Beverley broke down in tears on BBC Breakfast after learning her stillborn son's body was among those kept by former undertaker Robert Bush, who is set to be sentenced for 67 offences.
Mother's emotional interview
Speaking on the programme, Ms Beverley said: "We got the call from the police who said that, we think we've found your son in, in the funeral directors." Wiping tears from her face, she added: "There must have been some reason why he did that."
BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent described the case as "incredibly distressing". Ms Beverley's baby was one of 30 bodies kept by Bush, some for months after their funeral services.
The case of Robert Bush
Bush owned Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, where he converted an industrial unit into a makeshift chapel, offering cheaper services to families on a budget. He pleaded guilty to 67 offences, including several counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial. He also presented families with the ashes of strangers, sold fake funeral plans, and stole charity collection money.
MP responds
Speaking to Emma Hardy, MP for Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice, Ms Nugent asked what she would say to affected families. Ms Hardy replied: "I think anyone would have to have a heart of stone not to be broken by Jasmine's story and what she's gone through. And all of the victims have been so incredibly brave in speaking about their experiences and in providing the evidence the police have needed. And my heart just goes out to them because this week's going to be so painful, because they're going to be re-traumatised as they have to live through it again, and everything they experienced."
BBC Breakfast airs on BBC One from 6am.
