Some were found thrown on the floor, others stacked on shelves, on stretchers or even inside plastic bags.

The funeral home was demolished earlier this year. The funeral home sold eco-friendly burial packages, promising burials in biodegradable coffins. However, an investigation revealed that the Hallfords were deceiving grieving families by delivering urns containing concrete mixes instead of their loved ones’ ashes. They were also sending the wrong bodies to cemeteries for burial.

Conviction and Illicit Enrichment
Arrested in November 2023, Jon and Carie Hallford pleaded guilty during a hearing in El Paso County Court. They face 191 counts of felony abuse of a corpse and could face between 15 and 20 years in prison. Their final sentencing will be announced on April 18, 2025.

Financial records show the couple received more than $130,000 for