H.M. Coroner

When a death is unexpected and the cause of death is unclear, or when the death is of a suspicious nature, an accident or industrial disease, the Coroner is automatically involved.

The Coroner’s involvement, in most cases, is a formality and an examination would normally be made to ascertain the cause of death.

In circumstances where the Coroner feels the death is not due to natural causes or is a result of an industrial disease, a formal inquest may be held. If this is the case, you will be kept informed by the Coroner's Officer of the necessary procedures.

The death cannot be registered until after the Coroner has issued the necessary Death Certificate direct to the Registrar concerned.

Burial
The death must be registered and the Green Certificate obtained before the funeral can take place. If there is an inquest, a Burial Order will be given to the Funeral Director from the Coroner.

Cremation
The Coroner provides the Funeral Director with the necessary form for the funeral to take place. The Coroner will also inform you of when you can register the death.

Coroner's Inquest
In these cases it is not necessary to register the death. This is done automatically through the Coroner.

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