When a death is reported
Post-mortem examinations
The coroner may decide a post-mortem is needed to find out how the person died. The coroner will always consider any -
- religious beliefs
- cultural requirements
- family wishes
when instructing a post-mortem. Consent of a next of kin is not required for a coroners post-mortem, however the coroner will consider any objections raised.
In almost all cases the post-mortem examination will take place at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Once the post-mortem has been completed and if no further examinations are needed the coroner will release the body for a funeral to take place.