After a 14-month investigation, Connecticut Funeral Director Kevin Riley was found guilty of allowing unlicensed people to perform embalming services at Hartford Trade Services. He was fined $10,000; the Connecticut Board of Examiners of Embalmers and Funeral Directors took no licensing action.

Two years ago, state Department of Public Health officials accused Riley of numerous offenses, including using unlicensed people to perform embalming services, routine overbilling, and using a state contract to solicit private business. The last charge stems from claims that Riley used his exclusive contract with the State Medical Examiner’s office to have himself appointed administrator of estates of people with no relatives.

Dave Altamari of the Hartford Courant has more.