Funeral director who took babies’ bodies home ‘read them bedtime stories’

Amie Upton, a Leeds funeral director, has been banned from NHS maternity wards and mortuaries after keeping deceased babies in her home, prompting outrage from bereaved families. Upton defended her actions, claiming she provided care and companionship, but parents reported distressing experiences, such as seeing their babies inappropriately displayed and concerns over their treatment.

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