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Lawmakers target mixed human and animal ashes
Sarasota officials vow to outlaw crematoriums mixing human and animal ashes after deputies found R J Lew Funeral Home and Crematorium cremating both. Sheriff Monge said no law bans the practice, while Lew admits dumping combined ashes for five years and plans to continue. Local leaders condemn it as a disgrace.
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Sarasota
Fla
Sarasota County Commission
Jeanne McElmurray
Bob Johnson
McKimurray
Johnson
R.J. Lew Funeral Home
Geoffrey Monge
Lew