State regulators visit Mesa crematory after ABC15 investigation

MESA, AZ - State regulators continue to investigate a Mesa crematory after an ABC15 investigation exposed how they handled bodies in their care.

Our story found human bodies stacked up in unrefrigerated cars - for hours and hours - just waiting for cremation.

Rudy Thomas is Executive Director of the Arizona Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers . We were with him when he visited the All State Crematory in Mesa this week as part of his own investigation.

Thomas said all body remains seen were in a cooling system as required by law. And he said the crematory had been cleaned up.

Thomas added, "There's not immediate concern or any health violations that's going to affect any human being at this point or the deceased."

It's far different from what we saw undercover earlier in the month. Bodies were stored in vans outside overnight for at least 19 hours.

All State Crematory owner Frank Lambert is scheduled to have a hearing before the Arizona Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers in May.

He told us he was sorry and that it was a temporary situation. He said there were too many bodies to fit in his cooling system.

He also said he had additional cooled storage options available soon.

If you've have issues involving a funeral home or crematory contact me at jducey@abc15.com or go to facebook.com/joeducey15