Ian Huntley’s remains were spread at an undisclosed location after being cremated without any funeral service post his demise at HMP Frankland.

The family of the child murderer declined a funeral ceremony after his death at 52, following a severe assault that left him on life support for over a week before passing away at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Hospital.

Information on the disposal of his body surfaced as his remains were moved from the hospital to a nearby crematorium. He was cremated in the most economical coffin available, priced at £265, with no attendees present.

According to a source cited by The Sun, Huntley’s family was resolute in their decision to forgo a funeral service, rejecting a taxpayer-funded ceremony worth £3,000. The family’s stance was firm, stating that honoring him with a funeral was out of the question given his actions.

The newspaper also disclosed that his ashes were given to a family member for scattering at an undisclosed location.

The Ministry of Justice reportedly spent close to £2,000 for Huntley’s cremation, including costs for professional services, body transportation, a cremation casket, a jute natural coffin, and staff supervision.

The ministry typically covers basic funeral expenditures, allocating up to £3,000 for prisoners’ funeral costs, directly paid to the funeral director and excluding expenses for wakes, headstones, or burial plots.

Huntley was laid to rest in a jute natural coffin made from eco-friendly materials to reduce environmental impact, noted as the most budget-friendly choice available.

Former school caretaker Huntley infamously murdered Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, leading to a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years despite his claims of innocence.

His fellow inmate Anthony Russell, aged 43, has been accused of his murder.