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A death is referred to a Coroner if the reason your loved one has passed is not clear. If a body is found and their death is unexplained, unclear or suspicious it will be reported to a Coroner. Some other examples are listed below:
Your loved one did not see or was not treated by a doctor for any illness within 28 days of death.
• the cause of death was disease of the lungs and needed to be investigated to rule out asbestos.
• the death occurred in any circumstances that may require investigation such as murder, an accident, a violent attack, suicide or was sudden and unexpected.
• they died before a provisional diagnosis was made and the general practitioner is not willing to certify the cause
• the patient died as the result of the administration of an anaesthetic or their is a suspicion of negligence or wrong treatment.
• The person is in prison.
If your loved ones case is reported to the Coroner, they will keep you informed on the process. You are still able to look for a funeral directors at this time.
