A week after fire destroyed two hearses and the exterior of the Merriman’s Funeral Home, the business remains in operation though the company has yet to start repairs and no leads have been unearthed in the suspected arson attempt.
When Stabroek News visited the funeral home on Monday, an official who asked to be identified only as the company secretary, said the Funeral Home is still dealing with the insurance company, the police and the fire service, who are still investigating.
According to the official, the fire service said that an accelerant—a substance or mixture that aids the spread of fire to commit arson—
