Compared to other states, Illinois takes lax approach toward funeral home oversight

Source Chicago Sun-Times
Original Load Date Aug. 18, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Last Updated Aug. 18, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Original URL https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2026/08/18/south-deering-funeral-home-decomposing-bodies-illinois-lax-oversight-inspections

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* SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][80] * [ Facebook ][81] * [ Bluesky ][82] * [ Email ][83] * [ Reddit ][84] * [ Flipboard ][85] The [ gruesome discovery ][86] of unrefrigerated, decomposing bodies at a South Deering funeral home two weeks ago exposed the dearth ...