Inspectors from the Department of Buildings’ electrical, new construction, plumbing and demolition bureaus spent more than 30 minutes inside the building at 2939 E. 95th St. They left at about 10:45 a.m. without speaking to reporters. The department did not describe what inspectors found.

Outside, community advocates and a family affected by the discovery urged the city to demolish the property. Lisette Guillen, a crisis responder with Case Files Chicago, called the site “a house of horrors” and said families and nearby residents were worried about possible exposure. She pointed to children and pets in the area, while acknowledging that the extent of any exposure was unknown.

Marshawna Campbell said her family continues to question what happened to her mother, Shawnese Shannon, who died of advanced cancer more than six months ago. Campbell said the family began questioning whether the cremated remains in her mother’s urn were hers after finding material that looked like chunks of white substance. Her mother’s body had been picked up from hospice by a man accused of mishandling human remains, she said.

“All of our questions are still unanswered,” Campbell said outside the funeral home. She said the family had not been able to mark the six-month anniversary of her mother’s death because they did not know whether the remains were hers.

Police discovered the bodies Aug. 6 after acting on a tip, and the funeral home was ordered closed. The business is owned by Clark and Johanna Morgan. Campbell questioned how the owners allowed conditions at the property to deteriorate, while saying she remained frustrated by the lack of information from police.

Ald. Peter Chico, whose 10th Ward includes the area, was also at the inspection. He did not respond to a request for comment. The city said it recognized the pain families were experiencing and that the inspection was required by a court order.