Those who have used local funeral

homes have nothing to worry about, said David Mowell of Carl J. Mowell

and Son Funeral Home. His office had fielded 61 calls from concerned relatives

as of Tuesday, Mowell said.

He reassured his customers

the firm uses Professional Cremation Service in Austell, a business he

has trust in.

Mowell said he assures everyone

that Mowell has never been affiliated with the crematory in Walker County

that is under investigation.

"I have the utmost confidence

in the people we're working with and the service they've given,"

Mowell said.

A spokesman for Carmichael-Hemperley

Funeral Home in Peachtree City said the company performs its own cremations

on site.

As for the proprietor of the

crematory in Walker County, Mowell said incidents like this are "a

disgrace ... it's a stain on our profession."

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