- Remains of 154 people and 6 bodies were discovered in a warehouse in Hayward, California.
- The cremation company, Oceanview Cremations, had its license suspended in 2018.
- Families of the deceased were not able to retrieve remains and believed their loved ones had been scattered at sea.
- California law states a body cannot be held pending disposition for more than 8 calendar days post-mortem.
- Officials are using public databases to find the relatives of the deceased.
6 Bodies and Remains of 154 People Found in Suspended Crematorium’s Warehouse
Authorities recovered the remains this month in Hayward, Calif., after customers said Oceanview Cremations stopped responding to their calls. Oceanview’s license was suspended in 2018.
By Johnny Diaz
