Utah regulators have fined a South Salt Lake mortuary $10,000 and required sweeping changes to its business practices after recent allegations of misconduct — including mixing ashes, stealing jewelry from the deceased and leaving bodies unrefrigerated for days.
The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) finalized the order and stipulation document Monday. While it requires Carver Mortuary to pay a $10,000 fine, the order says the amount owed will increase to $50,000 if the mortuary fails to meet any terms described in the order.
Carver Mortuary was effectively shut down earlier this month after an emergency state order suspended its license and the licenses of two of its directors, Shane Westmoreland and Tanner Carver.