Winkle v. Zettler Funeral Homes, Inc.

Powell, Judge.

{¶ 1} Plaintiffs-appellants, Brian and Tracy Winkle, appeal the Butler County Court of Common Pleas’ decision granting summary judgment in favor of defendants-appellees, Butler County Coroner’s Office, various Butler County employees, Zettler Funeral Homes, Inc. (“Zettler”), and Greenwood Cemetery Association (“Greenwood”). 1 We affirm the trial court’s decision.

{¶ 2} On April 27, 2007, Deborah Reed, appellants’ mother, died as a result of a house fire. After her body was discovered, Ms. Reed’s remains were transported to the Butler County Coroner’s Office. Following an autopsy,…