Davis Funeral Homes & Memorial Park is facing a lawsuit from the family of a 41-year-old woman who tragically passed away in a murder-suicide incident in Las Vegas. 

The legal action stems from an alleged oversight that resulted in Loren Chavez’s unintended cremation.

After her husband shot her to death and then killed himself in September, Chavez’s family had entrusted Davis Funeral Homes & Memorial Park with her final arrangements. They had planned for an open-casket service and a subsequent burial in a local cemetery.

However, when Chavez’s parents visited the funeral home to provide her clothing for the service, they were informed that her details were not in their records. Shortly after, the funeral home reached out to them regarding an “emergency.” It was then that the family learned of Chavez’s accidental cremation due to an employee’s error.

Christian Morris, the attorney for the family, described the incident as a grave oversight, emphasizing the apparent failure to adhere to the funeral home’s guidelines that distinguish between bodies designated for burial and cremation.

The lawsuit claims negligence on the part of the funeral home’s staff, which has resulted in significant emotional distress for Chavez’s family. Her son has sought therapy to deal with the emotional stress.

The family is seeking a compensation amount that surpasses $15,000, highlighting the profound breach of trust. Delia Salcido, Chavez’s sister, expressed the family’s sorrow over the missed opportunity for a proper farewell.

Mike Wilfong, the general manager of Davis Funeral Homes and Memorial Park, has expressed his intent to address the situation comprehensively.