The family of Kevin Fairfield, 65, in Rosyth says a procedural mistake at a funeral home left his body for 12 days, leaving it “extremely decomposed” and denying them the chance to say goodbye. According to multiple reports, the family found out only after the period had passed that the body had not been handled within the expected timeframe. The Mirror and the Daily Record both describe the family’s reaction as distressed and upset, saying they were “horrified” by what they were told.
Both outlets also refer to a statement from the funeral home, which acknowledges an error in its procedures. The accounts indicate that the matter is being treated as a significant failing in care, with the family seeking answers and raising concerns about how the incident occurred and how it was managed during that period.
The reports focus on the family’s allegations and the funeral home’s acknowledgement of a procedural issue. They do not provide additional confirmed details on the cause beyond the stated error, nor do they describe the outcome of any review or any wider findings at the time of publication.
