The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has issued an official apology following an incident where a patient’s body was mistakenly cremated after a procedural error. The hospital has initiated an investigation to determine the causes of the mistake, which has prompted review of existing protocols and procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The hospital authorities have expressed regret over the incident and are cooperating with relevant authorities to address the situation. Details regarding the specific circumstances of the error, including the steps taken post-incident, have not been disclosed publicly, in accordance with privacy and legal considerations.