Second funeral for Hull great-grandmother found in Legacy probe

But the years of toil were not at the expense of fun, with the family telling how Mrs Stockdale’s favourite holiday destination was Disneyland Paris, where she took her family several times.

“She was funny and she knew it,” said Dr Black, to chuckles from her family.

The vicar told how Tristan Essex, 24, Mrs Stockdale’s grandson, had lovingly cared for her in her final seven years.

Speaking to the BBC after going to say his “last goodbyes” to his grandmother on Friday, Mr Essex told of the trauma inflicted on his family.

“Nobody ever expects to have to arrange a second funeral,” he said.

“What has happened at Legacy is nothing short of traumatic. We have all been left having sleepless nights, nightmares… I think that is going to be a hard thing to overcome.

“All Nana’s memories have been tainted.”

But Mr Essex – one of a number of people calling for regulation of the funeral industry – said the family hoped the funeral would give them some comfort.

Closing the service before a private cremation, Dr Black cited a passage from Song of Songs, reminding Mrs Stockdale’s family that “love is stronger than death”.

He added: “She will always be part of your family. That love carries on for generations.”

A 46-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of prevention of a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position remain on bail as police inquiries continue.

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