Investigators discovered more than 50 human remains in "deplorable conditions" inside a Chicago funeral home.

The funeral director and embalmer, Johanna Morgan, had her license temporarily suspended because of the unrefrigerated remains and the danger to posed to public interest, safety, and welfare, according to records from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Cody King "Chicago funeral director's license suspended after bodies allegedly found in deplorable conditions" www.fox32chicago.com (Aug. 06, 2026.

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States have regulatory agencies for funeral service providers. Usually the agencies oversee licensing and disciplinary proceedings. Standards for funeral, cremation, burials, and educating consumers are enforced.

The regulatory agencies respond to complaints about funeral directors, embalmers, funeral homes, embalming facilities, and crematories.

Usually, consumers have two years to file a complaint, although there can be situations that extend the statute of limitation.

Violations can result in thousands of dollars in fines and loss of licensure.

Here is a link to state-specific information on the industry. https://www.nfda.org/for-you/education/licensing-boards-reqs/