Funeral Home Negligence Lawyers in Alabama & Mississippi
Respect, Dignity, and Accountability When It Matters Most
Funerals are meant to honor and celebrate life. But when a funeral home fails in its duty—through carelessness, mishandling, or outright abuse—the emotional damage can be overwhelming. You’ve already suffered enough. You shouldn’t have to face negligence during one of the most difficult times of your life.
At Hedge Copeland, we help families hold funeral homes accountable when they breach that sacred trust. With compassion, discretion, and over six decades of combined experience, we pursue justice for those who’ve been wronged during their time of grief.
How to Determine Funeral Home Negligence.
Funeral home negligence occurs when a funeral provider fails to meet the standard of care expected during the handling of a loved one’s remains. These cases may involve:
- Mishandling or misidentification of remains
- Improper embalming or preservation
- Cremation of the wrong body
- Burial errors, including misplaced gravesites
- Loss or damage to personal belongings
- Emotional abuse or insensitivity
- Fraudulent billing or hidden fees
- Failure to follow pre-paid funeral arrangements
These are not just clerical errors—they’re deeply traumatic breaches of trust. And they deserve to be addressed.
Common Types of Funeral Home Negligence
We’ve worked with families across Alabama and Mississippi on cases involving:
- Negligent body storage or transportation
- Dropping or disfiguring the body
- Tampering with or stealing from the deceased
- Performing services without proper authorization
- Failing to notify next of kin of issues or delays
No family should have to endure the added pain of discovering that their loved one was treated with anything less than dignity.
Legal Grounds for a Funeral Home Negligence Claim
To pursue a funeral home negligence case, you must generally show:
- The funeral home owed you and your loved one a duty of care
- That duty was breached
- The breach caused emotional, financial, or physical harm
- You suffered damages as a result
Our funeral home lawyers will carefully investigate your case, gather evidence, consult experts, and build a claim that speaks clearly to the violation—and the impact it’s had on your family.
Compensation in Funeral Home Negligence Cases
You may be entitled to compensation for:
- Emotional distress and psychological trauma
- Funeral costs and service fees
- Corrective services or reburial expenses
- Loss of companionship or respect for the deceased
- Punitive damages (in cases of intentional or egregious misconduct)
While no amount of money can undo what’s been done, a successful claim can bring closure—and help prevent it from happening to another family.
We Represent Families Across Alabama & Mississippi
Funeral home negligence can happen in large, national chains or small-town providers. We’ve seen both. No matter where you’re located—in Mobile, Biloxi, Jackson, or beyond—we’re ready to listen, act, and pursue justice on your behalf.
Why Choose Hedge Copeland?
We’re selective about who we work with because we believe every case we take deserves our full attention and respect—especially one involving your loved one’s final arrangements.
With our team, you won’t be passed around or kept in the dark. You’ll work directly with experienced funeral home lawyers who handle your case with care, urgency, and a deep sense of responsibility.
Contact Our Funeral Home Negligence Attorneys Today
If you believe a funeral home acted negligently or disrespected your loved one, you have every right to speak up. At Hedge Copeland, we’ll walk with you through every step—offering support, answers, and strong legal representation.
Contact Hedge Copeland today for a confidential, no-cost consultation. Let us help bring dignity back to where it belongs.
