The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed the demolition of the Return to Nature Funeral Home.

The demolition was scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 16th, but has been delayed due to logistical arrangements and cold temperatures. 

At this time, the EPA has not set a new date for the demolition.   

RELATED: Jon Hallford, Owner of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, Facing Over 200 Felony Charges

The EPA say that after a review of the building and property, it is necessary to destroy the building to safely remove biological and hazardous materials that were found in the building. 

The Return to Nature Funeral Home came under investigation in October following reports of a foul odor in the area. Investigators said they found almost 200 bodies in various states of decomposition inside the building. 

• Author
• Recent Posts

Dan R

Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

Latest posts by Dan R (see all)

• Buena Vista Baseball defeats Salida in the Chaffee County Showdown part 2 5-4. - May 7, 2024
• Tuesday, May 7th Weather - May 7, 2024
• Barbara “Barbie” Lee Luna - May 6, 2024