Coroner FAQ’s

1. If an autopsy is to be performed, your loved one will be taken to a secured facility to be held until an autopsy can be performed.
   
   
2. If an autopsy is not performed, arrangements will be made for your loved one to be transported to the funeral home.

1. Suspected sudden infant death syndrome (crib deaths)
2. Death occurring within 24 hours of admission of a hospital or healthcare facility.
3. Physician unable to state the cause of death.
4. Known or suspected homicide.
5. Known or suspected suicide.
6. Death involving any criminal action.
7. Related to or following known or suspected self-induced or criminal abortion.
8. Following an accident or injury (primary or contributory). Deaths known or suspected as a result in whole or in part from or related to accident or injury, either old or recent.
9. Drowning, fire, hanging, gunshot, stabbing, exposure, acute alcoholism, drug
   addiction, strangulation, aspiration, or malnutrition.
10. Accidental poisoning (food, chemical, drug, therapeutic agents.
11. Occupational Diseases or occupational hazards.
12. Known or suspected contagious disease constituting a public hazard.
13. All deaths where the patient is under anesthetic.
14. Incarceration
15. All deaths of unidentified persons.
16. Unattended deaths (no physician in attendance during the continued absence of the attending physician

Not always. If the death is a “Natural Death” and the deceased has a physician who knows the medical cause of death and will furnish the Coroner with an acceptable cause, the Coroner will normally not perform an autopsy.

There are a number of reasons autopsies are performed. However, the basic reason is to determine the medical cause of death. Another primary reason is to gather evidence for presentation in a court of law.

No.

Due to legal and health issues, visitation of the loved one is done at the funeral home after the body has been properly prepared.

Contact the funeral director of your choice as soon as possible and advise them what has transpired. Your director will then coordinate further arrangements with the Coroner’s Office and help you begin the preparations for your loved one’s funeral.

Certainly, You may call concerning any questions you may have: 812-385-4334.