WATCH | Why Quebec is seeing a growing number of unclaimed bodies: Why Quebec is seeing a surge in unclaimed bodies | Duration 4:27 While Montreal has the most unclaimed bodies, the total number in the province doubled from 448 in 2020 to 992 last year, according to Santé Quebéc. Number has exploded since 2020The number of unclaimed bodies has doubled from 448 in 2020 to 992 last year, according to statistics provided by Santé Québec. Montreal has the most unclaimed bodies, but other regions with barely any cases 20 years ago have also experienced a big jump. In the last six years, the number of unclaimed bodies in the Laurentians doubled from 29 in 2020 to 67 last year. Poirier also believes the rise in unclaimed bodies points to a troubling societal issue that needs to be addressed.