Former Littleton Funeral Director Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Abuse of Corpse and Theft
A former Littleton funeral director has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in abusing a corpse and committing theft, CPR News reports. Miles Harford, who operated Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services, was found to have kept multiple boxes of cremated remains in his home, as well as the remains of Christina Rosales, which he stored in a hearse for two years.
According to CPR News, Harford’s actions caused immense pain and suffering for many families, and the sentence is hoped to provide some measure of justice for those affected. Denver District Attorney John Walsh stated, "Nothing will ever undo the terrible pain that Miles Harford caused so many families, but it is our hope that this sentence will provide the family and friends of the deceased with some measure of justice. Harford systematically and shockingly violated his professional and moral obligations, and, for that, he is now being held accountable. Our condolences go out to all those who suffered as a result of Harford’s actions."
The case came to light in February 2024, when Harford had a court-ordered eviction from his rental home in Littleton. During the eviction, Denver Police found the remains, leading to Harford’s arrest and subsequent guilty plea to one felony charge of abuse of a corpse and one misdemeanor count of theft. As reported by CPR News, Harford’s business, Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services, closed in September 2022, and he will now serve the maximum sentence in Colorado for his crimes.
In an exclusive statement to CPR News, officials highlighted the severity of Harford’s actions, stating that he had "systematically and shockingly" violated his professional obligations. The discovery of the remains during the eviction led to a thorough investigation, which ultimately resulted in Harford’s guilty plea and sentencing.
The case has sent shockwaves through the community, with many questioning how such abuses could occur in a profession that requires the utmost respect and care for the deceased. As CPR News previously reported, Harford’s actions were uncovered during a court-ordered eviction, which revealed the disturbing conditions in which the remains were stored.
According to Denver District Attorney John Walsh, as quoted in CPR News, the sentence handed down to Harford is a measure of accountability for his actions. The maximum sentence of 18 months in Colorado for the charges brought against Harford reflects the seriousness of his crimes.
In related news, CPR News has reported on the arrest of Littleton funeral home owner accused of misconduct and the discovery of a woman’s corpse and 30 cremated remains found after ex-funeral home owner gets evicted from house.
As the community continues to come to terms with the implications of Harford’s actions, CPR News remains committed to providing updates and insights into this developing story. The sentence handed down to Harford serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and the rule of law in ensuring that justice is served.
Original Source: https://www.cpr.org/2025/06/09/former-littleton-funeral-director-18-months-in-prison/
