New York State has suspended the license of Andrew T. Cleckley Funeral Services, after the grim discovery of four trucks containing over 60 dead bodies outside of the Brooklyn-based funeral home, owned by Andrew T. Cleckley and his Bajan wife, Alva Stuart.
Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker issued the suspension order following an investigation into the Andrew T. Cleckley Funeral Services, which is located on Utica Avenue, in the Flatlands section of Brooklyn. The shutdown comes after residents reported a foul odor and fluids dripping from U-Haul trucks parked outside of the funeral home. The decomposing bodies of COVID19 victims and more, were discovered by law enforcements officials.
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New York State Health Commissioner Howard issued a statement saying his office will be investigating the case and added, “Funeral homes have a responsibility to manage their capacity appropriately and provide services in a respectful and competent manner.”
The Department of Environmental Protection issued two summonses to the owner of the funeral home for a foul odor, however, the Bajan owned funeral home’s license has now been suspended.
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According to Caribbean Life News, Guyanese-born New York State Sen. Roxanne Persaud voiced her disgust over the disrespectful handling of the dead. “I am calling for a full investigation of this funeral home and holding the responsible persons accountable for their actions,” said Persaud, who represents the 19th Senatorial District that encompasses Flatlands.
“Families have an expectation that the remains of their loved ones are handled in a respectful and dignified manner,” she added.
SOURCES: CNN / Caribbean Life News
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