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A “heartless” funeral director deliberately mixed people’s ashes and used them as a reserve he could dip into when chased by grieving relatives, the detective in charge of the case has said.

The case came to light in March 2024 when Bush was on vacation in Arizona and asked the directors of another funeral firm to help with a body recovery while he was away.

The family of Glen Hansard has announced details of the Irish singer-songwriter's public memorial and funeral following his death. A public wake for Hansard will be held at the Baroque Chapel at IMMA,