MPs and campaigners have demanded an investigation into claims paramedics dumped a man's body beside rubbish bins so they could finish work on time.
The East of England Ambulance Service has apologised over allegations the body of a man, believed to be James Harrison, was mistreated.
The claims came to light after a whistleblower contacted a newspaper claiming the 32-year-old's body was left on the floor at Ely ambulance station for an hour instead of being taken to a mortuary at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
An ambulance crew had been sent to pick up the body after Mr Harrison collapsed and died near his home in Littleport, Cambridgeshire, on 24 September.
Peter Bone, the Conservative MP for Wellingborough, described the alleged incident as "appalling" and called for an investigation "at the highest level".
He told the Daily Mail: "I've never heard anything like it.
"It seems to be neglect of duty and needs to be looked at the highest level. I hope it is just an appalling one-off.
"It would be extremely worrying if it was a systematic practice for staff at the end of their shift."
North East Cambridgeshire MP Stephen Barclay also called for a "full investigation".
Kathryn Murphy of the Patients Association said: "I would hope that the appropriate measures are taken against the individuals who made such an inhumane decision at such a sensitive time."
The ambulance service has apologised but refused to confirm any details regarding the incident.
Chief executive Anthony Marsh said the trust is "working with the family" to find out what happened.
"We are very sorry for what happened and have launched a thorough investigation," he added.
"This involves working with the family and everyone who responded to the patient."
A spokesman for the service said: "The incident happened on September 24.
"We were called at 5.13am and sent an ambulance, paramedic officers and a community first responder to the patient who was unresponsive."
Cambridgeshire Police confirmed the death was not being treated as suspicious and the case was passed to the coroner.
An inquest was opened and adjourned and will resume on 14 January.
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