Service Nova Scotia is warning crematoriums against providing services to a Sydney funeral home that's under investigation for fraud as the number of missing prepaid funeral trust accounts continues to grow. Chant and Son Funeral Home Ltd. after a complaint from Service Nova Scotia, which is responsible for licensing funeral homes and crematoriums on the province. Marla MacInnis, a spokesperson for Service Nova Scotia, told CBC News in an email "the funeral home is still taking calls as it works to wind down operations." Chant and Son Funeral Home in Sydney. Chant & Son Funeral Home)Another eight people whose contracts total approximately $24,000 had their money refunded directly by the funeral home after contacting the government, said Service Nova Scotia.

Source: CBC News March 12, 2019 17:48 UTC