Mother’s Remains Cremated Against Her Wishes | Newark News

A family is reeling from the heartbreaking loss of their 93-year-old mother, Euvy Agnes Rodney, whose cremated remains were allegedly mishandled by a Queens funeral home — violating her final wish to be buried in Guyana. Her daughter, Christine Weever, says they’ve lost her twice: once in death, again when her ashes were taken without their knowledge. The death certificate clearly stated burial plans for a church in Guyana, a wish her attorneys confirmed was documented. After entrusting her to J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home, the family was denied access to her body and later received ashes with no way to verify they’re truly their mother’s. Despite the anguish and uncertainty, the family plans a celebration of life in Queens this Friday — and still hope to eventually bring her remains home to Guyana, honoring her final request. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f885fdff7607935