HBO’s new docuseries “The Mortician” unearths a horrifying true story buried inside a trusted family funeral home.
Streaming June 1 on HBO Max.

📅 Release Date & Where To Watch
- Release Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
- Where to Watch: HBO & Streaming on HBO Max
🔥 What’s The Hype About?
- Genre: True Crime Documentary Series
- Cast/Featured Participants: David Sconce, Barbara Hunt, Jolena Grande, Jay Brown, Elie Estephan, and more
- Director/Creator: Joshua Rofé
- Why It’s A Must-Watch: “The Mortician” isn’t just a docuseries—it’s a jaw-dropping look inside one of the most disturbing scandals to ever hit the funeral industry. Think stolen remains, mass cremations, and a family business that spiraled into horror movie territory.
🎬 Watch The “The Mortician” Trailer
📂 Series Breakdown
Over three intense episodes, “The Mortician” unpacks how David Sconce took over the Lamb Funeral Home in the 1980s and turned it into a cash-driven nightmare.
- Episode 1 (June 1): A rival mortician mysteriously dies after raising suspicions.
- Episode 2 (June 8): A fire, an arrest, and shocking evidence come to light.
- Episode 3 (June 15): The family faces justice, and the industry is forever changed.
This is one of those real-life stories that sounds like a movie… but it’s terrifyingly true.
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