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Referral to the Coroner

In some circumstances, a death may have to be referred to the Coroner. This is a legal requirement and cannot be avoided.

The role of the Coroner is to establish the cause of a person’s death.

When the Coroner has reached a decision they will notify the next of kin.

For more information, including on how to contact the Coroner if you have a query, please see the link below.

Last reviewed: 16 September 2024

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