🕯️ A Gripping HBO True Crime Docuseries That Will Leave You Shook

HBO is known for delivering hard-hitting documentaries, but “The Mortician” might be one of its most disturbing yet.

The three-part HBO Original documentary series premieres Sunday, June 1 at 9 PM ET/PT and will stream on Max, pulling back the velvet curtain on the dark underbelly of the mortuary business.

Directed by Joshua Rofé and executive produced by Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, and Steven J. Berger, “The Mortician” tells a haunting real-life story that shook Southern California—and forever changed the funeral industry.

⚰️ What’s “The Mortician” About?

  • Genre: True Crime Documentary
  • Platform: HBO, HBO Max
  • Director: Joshua Rofé
  • Executive Producers: Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, Steven J. Berger

At the center of “The Mortician” is David Sconce, heir to the Lamb Funeral Home in Pasadena, California.

What started as a reputable, family-run business spiraled into a grotesque enterprise built on greed and deception. Under David’s direction in the 1980s, the funeral home reportedly engaged in horrifying practices—think mass cremations, stolen remains, and exploiting grieving families for profit.

The docuseries features a shocking exclusive interview with Sconce himself, now out of prison, as well as emotional testimony from victims’ families, former employees, and even law enforcement.

Official key art for The Mortician on HBO

📺 Episode Guide: What To Expect

Episode One – June 1

David Sconce takes the reins of the family business and pushes it into terrifying territory. His aggressive tactics lead to whispers in the industry…and eventually, the suspicious death of a young funeral director.

Episode Two – June 8

A fire destroys the Lamb Funeral Home’s crematorium, but Sconce pushes forward. When he’s arrested, police uncover evidence that links him to an alleged attack on a rival mortician.

Episode Three – June 15

The scandal unravels. The Lamb family faces convictions. Sconce is charged with murder, but the case collapses. The aftermath? Over 20,000 families affected—and massive reforms in the mortuary business.

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💬 Why This HBO Docuseries Deserves Your Attention

The Mortician” isn’t just another true crime series—it’s a powerful exposé on how easily trust can be betrayed in life’s most vulnerable moments.

It forces us to ask: Who’s really handling our loved ones after death?

With chilling revelations, exclusive interviews, and a sobering look into an industry few ever question, “The Mortician” is must-see TV.

🔗 Stream “The Mortician” On HBO Max Starting June 1

Don’t miss this one. Tune in every Sunday night at 9 PM to catch new episodes on HBO, or stream them on HBO Max.

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