Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake

Published: 12/27/2025
Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow apologizes after a family was mistakenly given the wrong body for a cremation. The hospital admitted the error occurred due to human error and suspended the staff involved. The affected families are devastated, and an investigation has been launched to prevent such mistakes in the future. The incident highlights the importance of strict identification protocols in mortuaries to avoid similar distressing situations.