Former Auckland funeral director faces charges for interfering with human remains

Fiona Bakulich, a former funeral director in Auckland, faces charges for interfering with human remains and nine counts of deception. The charges stem from incidents involving bodies disinterred at Waikumete Cemetery during flooding last year. Police are investigating two complaints related to two bodies, while concerns have also been raised about eight other bodies disinterred at the same time. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of further charges. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin urged anyone with concerns to contact the police, providing a reference number for reporting.