A family funeral home in 1980s Pasadena, under David Sconce's leadership, betrayed public trust by exploiting bereaved families and the deceased through unethical practices to maximize profits.
After David Sconce takes over his family's mortuary business, a local funeral director makes shocking allegations about the crematorium.
David expands the business as allegations of abuse mount. Following his arrest, shocking evidence is discovered in the death of a rival.
After members of the Lamb family are convicted of fraud and various crimes, the case brings about new regulations to the mortuary business.