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Swanson Funeral Home Had Many Complaints

When state regulators finally shut down Swanson Funeral Home in July, they painted a disturbing picture of what was happening inside the King Boulevard mortuary in Flint.

9 Funeral Homes Suspended Since 2012

Here are the nine funeral homes that have been the subject of suspension orders during the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Services.

Son Regrets Using Funeral Home

The state shut down Swansons Funeral Home amid allegations of deplorable conditions, which has prompted new worries from some who used its services.

Heritage Cremation Complaints

Minnesota: Cremation Company at Center of KSTP Investigation Receives Cease and Desist Letter

Mt. Clemens Violations

Mount Clemens: Funeral Home Shut Down Due to Alleged Violations

Flint Funeral Home Shut Down

Swanson Funeral Home in Flint Shut Down Over Health and Occupational Code Violations

LARA Notice Regarding State Shutdown of Swanson Funeral Home

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs summarily suspended the mortuary science establishment license of Swanson Funeral Home in Flint as well as the individual mortuary science license of its manager, O'Neil D. Swanson, II, due to multiple alleged violations of Michigan's Health and Occupational Codes and the Prepaid Funeral and Cemetery Sales Act.