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: 21 November 2022