A former funeral home owner in Mississippi is facing legal repercussions for allegedly storing human remains unlawfully in a storage facility. According to local law enforcement, the individual, who had lost his business license, referred to the storage unit as his “casket warehouse” on the popular social media platform, TikTok.
The disturbing discovery of human remains in a storage unit in Greenville has triggered a thorough investigation, as announced by Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons last week. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed the arrest of Albert “Al” Creath, 31, who previously owned Creath Memorial Services funeral home in Greenville.
Creath has been charged with two counts of improper desecration of corpses following the discovery of three bodies in a storage unit registered under his name. The storage facility is located on Reed Road near Beauchamp, as per reports from The Clarion-Ledger.
Washington County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Billy Barber has expressed his belief that Creath was attempting to continue conducting funerals and burials, which he advertised on social media. The bodies were discovered during an investigation into a suspected burglary, Barber informed The Delta News.
Barber characterized the situation as an isolated incident, attributing it to Creath’s failure to fulfill his responsibilities regarding the corpses. Creath, who goes by the online alias “FuneralHomeCEO,” had posted videos on TikTok showing him storing caskets and other funeral-related items in a storage unit. He referred to the unit as his “second home” and “casket warehouse” in captions for a video from September 2024.
Authorities are currently investigating Creath’s activities since he lost his business license to determine if they warrant additional charges. Mayor Simmons has assured the public that they will be kept informed as more details emerge. He emphasized that Greenville is a community that values dignity, respect, and the rule of law, and will not tolerate any actions that violate these principles. He also encouraged anyone with information to assist authorities in their investigation.