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If the coroner decides that the cause of death is clear: They’ll issue a certificate to the registrar saying that a post-mortem or inquest is not needed. The registrar will register the death.
a post-mortem. If the cause of death is unknown or the death was violent or unnatural, the coroner needs to hold an inquest. Sometimes, the coroner may need to hold an inquest even if the...
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Sep 19, 2019 · When the coroner becomes involved following the death of a loved one, it can be daunting for the family, but it needn't be. In this article, we explain exactly what rights the family have during the coroner and inquest process.
An Inquest is a public, fact finding inquiry to establish who the deceased was, when and where they died and how they came about their death. The Coroner will confirm the particulars...
You also have the right to a second post-mortem and can ask the coroner to preserve your loved one's body while you consider this. Please see page 26 of INQUEST's handbook which deals with this point in more detail.
Dealing with an inquest into the death of a loved one is never an easy process, even more so if you lack legal representation. In this guide to dealing with coroner's court inquests, we set out some tips to help you understand and prepare for the inquest process. Legal representation.
If you’ve lost a loved one and have unanswered questions surrounding their death, the following guide to inquests will help you determine if you have the right to request an inquest and take you through the key stages of the inquest process.
