Bush, formerly of Kirk Ella and now residing in Otley, West Yorkshire, faces a total of 65 charges.
Sitting in Court 4 at Hull Crown Court before HHJ Thrackray, Bush spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.
Ms Baines, barrister for Bush, informed the Court that the prosecution had only provided the defence team with the bundle upon which they wish to rely one week ago.
HHJ Thrackray told the Court how it will take the defence more than one week to read the bundle, which consists of over 7,000 documents. This is what will guide the defence team and Bush when he enters his pleas for each of the 65 charges.
Charges encompass 30 relating to preventing a decent and lawful burial and 30 for fraud by false representation in relation to funeral plans sold.
Bush, 47, also faces 2 counts of fraud by false representation, one count of failing to properly care for remains and return ashes, one count of fraud by false representation for failing to care for remains, and a single count of theft relating to money stolen from donations to charities.
All three of the Legacy funeral homes were raided in 2024 after Humberside Police received concerns about the manner in which bodies were stored.
Police then focused their attention onto the branch at Hessle Road, Hull.
During the raid, 35 bodies and a quantity of ashes were discovered.
Some of the bodies recovered could only be identified by dental records, as their appearances had significantly changed.
A plea and trial preparation has been set for October 15, 2025. On this date the 47-year-old will have to enter his pleas to the 65 charges against him.
Bush was granted bail with conditions before being allowed to leave the court, picking up a black baseball cap that was on the seat next to him.
Questions have been asked as to why Bush “was able to get away with it all for so long.”
Humberside Police previously confirmed that the dates relating to the charge are between 2012 and 2024.
Photo credits: Legacy Independent Funeral website, Meg,