A funeral home in Sydney has been handed a two-month suspension of their cremation license after they cremated the wrong person.
Forest Haven Memorial Gardens was found to have failed to ensure proper identification requirements are in place and followed.
In addition to the two-month suspension, the funeral director in charge at the time of the mishap also had his funeral license revoked.
The funeral home will also be required to submit their identification plans and policies to ensure they are in compliance with provincial standards.
“No family should have to experience what this family is going through,” said Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services. “Now that the hearing has taken place and the registrar has made her decision, the Department will work with the Board of Registration of Embalmers and Funeral Directors and the Funeral Service Association to see what needs to be done to improve compliance with the current legislative requirements.”
Forest Haven will be able to continue operating through the suspension as their cemetery and funeral service licenses were not impacted.
