article_snippet: It is deeply distressing and my first thought was there has been a family who have been robbed of a funeral for their loved one. '
article_snippet: My understanding is that the gentleman did not have any close family or relatives
article_snippet: but nevertheless this should not be allowed to happen.
article_snippet: The hospital trust has launched an investigation and I know that serious questions have been sent right to the top of Government on this issue.'
article_snippet: It is not clear whose shoulders the mistake falls on but all parties involved said all parties involved were conducting investigations into the incident. '
article_snippet: all parties involved are very sorry that this has happened - all parties involved are carrying out a full and urgent investigation between all the parties involved. '
article_snippet: A spokesperson for Central England Co-operative Funeralcare said: 'The Society is supporting one of our partners in a full and open an investigation, but is not able to comment further while the investigation into this unfortunate incident is ongoing.'
highlights_snippet: Investigations have been launched by the hospitals and crematorium .