Ian Huntley, the notorious Soham murderer, will have a discreet cremation without a formal funeral service, and his ashes will be scattered secretly. Huntley, who was serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, passed away following a brutal assault by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland in February. Despite Ministry of Justice guidelines offering financial assistance for funeral expenses, Huntley’s family has opted not to accept state support and will handle the arrangements privately out of respect for the victims’ families.
According to reports from The Sun, there will be no public memorial or mourners at the cremation. The family has decided against holding a funeral due to the heinous nature of Huntley’s crimes. His ashes are expected to be dispersed covertly to avoid any potential backlash.
Huntley’s daughter, Samantha Bryan, has expressed strong sentiments against her father, stating that he should “burn in hell” and suggesting his ashes be disposed of in a disrespectful manner. The decision to conduct the cremation and scattering of ashes in secrecy comes amid concerns of possible retaliation.