The Medicolegal Death Investigation Guide

The Funeral Channel Podcast · Oct 5, 2026 · 23m

In this episode of the Funeral Channel Network, brought to you by The Funeral Program Site, we take a closer look at what happens when a death falls under the jurisdiction of a medical examiner or coroner.

The Medicolegal Death Investigation Guide explains why certain deaths must be investigated, including sudden, unexpected, accidental, unattended, suspicious, or unexplained deaths. We break down the roles of medical examiners and coroners, why a body may be transported to a county morgue, when an autopsy may be required, and what families can expect during the investigation process.

We also…