How do they match: Coroners

  • Collect wills, burial instructions, and other documentation needed for investigations and for handling of the remains.
  • Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.
  • Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
  • Locate and document information regarding the next of kin, including their relationship to the deceased and the status of notification attempts.
  • Provide information concerning the circumstances of death to relatives of the deceased.
  • Remove or supervise removal of bodies from death scenes, using the proper equipment and supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.

  • Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.
  • Document information related to legal proceedings.