Elkin
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Elkin told police the cremation had not taken place because they had not received payment but, in fact, they had been paid in full, prosecutors said.
From BBC
Prosecutor Lesley Bates KC told the court Elkin and Bell Funerals was "insolvent" and its business model was "a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul".
From BBC
"What has happened here is a complete abandonment and a recklessness around the trust that Elkin and Bell had with the families that they were supposed to be serving," he said.
From BBC
Months after Albie's funeral had taken place, police discovered concerns about his care at Elkin and Bell.
From BBC
At the funeral directors' trial, the jury was told that Albie was in the care of Elkin and Bell at that time.
From BBC
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