An affidavit signed by Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon reveals that up to 800 families may not know if the cremated remains provided to them by Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville, Illinois, are truly those of their loved ones. The affidavit, part of a lawsuit against funeral director August Heinz, states that at least 75 families received incorrect remains, and highlights that cremated remains cannot be identified by DNA. Investigations found that Heinz mishandled bodies, stored them improperly, and mislabeled remains, leading to significant distress among affected families. Legal representatives are seeking to certify a class action lawsuit for those impacted, as the Illinois State Police continue to investigate potential criminal wrongdoing. Meanwhile, a new law, the Integrity in Death Care Act, aims to prevent future mishandling of human remains by establishing an identification system. No criminal charges have yet been filed against Heinz.