A Nightmare in Grief: One Woman's Chilling Ordeal with a Troubled Funeral Home

When tragedy strikes, families place their most profound trust in funeral homes to handle the delicate rites of passage with dignity and respect. But for Tammy Davis, what should have been a period of solemn remembrance after her sister’s passing turned into a harrowing, month-long nightmare, exposing a disturbing pattern of alleged negligence and misconduct at a Las Vegas funeral home.

Davis’s ordeal began in May when her sister, a hospice patient, passed away. She chose All Faiths Cremation & Burial, entrusting them with the cremation process. What followed was a agonizing wait that stretched for weeks, marked by a chilling silence from the funeral home and mounting dread for Davis. Phone calls went unanswered, and a promised return of her sister's ashes never materialized.

Driven by a desperate need for answers, Davis visited the facility herself. What she discovered was truly horrifying: her sister’s body, after weeks, remained unpreserved. The facility itself appeared chaotic and neglected, a stark contrast to the professionalism one would expect from a business handling the deceased.

This shocking revelation spurred Davis to file a complaint with the Nevada State Board of Funeral Directors, Embalmers and Practitioners. Her brave action triggered an immediate investigation and, critically, prompted the Board to issue a consumer alert against All Faiths Cremation & Burial, citing serious health and safety concerns and a litany of complaints about unreturned remains and shoddy service.

The owner, Michael Gregory, is no stranger to controversy. The state’s investigation unearthed a concerning history, including previous disciplinary actions against him in Florida for similar allegations. It became apparent that Davis’s experience was not an isolated incident; other grieving families began to step forward, sharing their own heart-wrenching stories of lost loved ones’ remains, delayed services, and alleged financial improprieties. The emotional toll on these families is immeasurable, their grief compounded by the alleged betrayal of trust.

For Tammy Davis, the trauma continues. She vividly recounts Gregory’s dismissive demeanor, his casual approach to such a sacred responsibility. Her frustration and pain are palpable as she grapples with the injustice. Her stark warning, “He’s playing with death,” echoes the sentiment of countless others who feel exploited and disrespected during their most vulnerable moments.

The state's investigation into All Faiths Cremation & Burial and Michael Gregory is ongoing, promising to shed more light on these disturbing practices. But for families like Davis’s, the damage is already done. Their hope now lies in holding those accountable for preying on the grieving, ensuring no other family endures such a profound breach of trust during their time of loss.