Families of victims from the Grenfell Tower fire have been sent letters informing them that unidentified human remains are still in storage, which could belong to their loved ones. This news has caused significant distress and retraumatization, as some families had already laid their relatives to rest. The letters ask if they wish to have the remains buried or stored, raising further questions and concerns about the handling of the situation.
The families of victims who died in the Grenfell Tower fire said they have been sent letters telling them unidentified human remains are still in storage, and could be their loved ones. 'It's like opening their graves again,' said Sawsan Choucair, who lost six members of her family in the fire. She and her brother Hisam thought they had laid all of their family to rest when they buried the remains they were given in 2017.
'We are left with a lot of deep and disturbing questions.' Grenfell Next of Kin, a group representing family members, said they did not know where the remains were being stored. 'Cold' and impersonal letter Family members criticised the police for the 'cold' and impersonal letter, rather than sending someone to tell them in person. 'This is a really inhumane way of dealing with us, and constantly refreshing this wound,' she said.
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