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Bedford County committee recommends moving forward with local morgue facility
Summary
The Courthouse and Property Committee voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the full commission for a small, "no-frills" county morgue after a presentation outlining current capacity gaps, safety concerns and preliminary cost contingencies.
The Bedford County Courthouse and Property Committee voted Feb. 25 to forward a favorable recommendation to the full county commission to advance plans for a small local morgue facility.
Captain Bridal Bruce, who briefed the committee on the proposal, said the facility is intended to provide short-term storage and processing of bodies when immediate transfer to a funeral home is not possible. "I can promise you it's a no frills plan," Bruce said, describing a layout that includes body storage, a bathroom for biohazard cleanup and a clerical area for paperwork or family identification.
Bruce…
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