Where may I obtain a death certificate?

Death certificates are filed by the mortuary at the county health department in the county where the death was pronounced. Should you require copies, they may be ordered from the mortuary or purchased from the county health department.

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1. Why is the Coroner involved?
2. Where will my relative/friend be taken?
3. Is it necessary for the next-of-kin to come to the Coroner's office to identify the body? Is viewing allowed?
4. What should I do now?
5. Will an autopsy be performed?
6. How long will it take before my relative/friend is released from your office?
7. Where may I obtain a death certificate?
8. When will the autopsy be completed?
9. Will I be charged for other Coroner services?
10. What about tissue/organ donation?
11. My relative/friend was in the military. Who may I contact for information?
12. There are family members in the service. How are they notified?
13. If there are no funds for burial, what can I do?
14. How and when may personal effects be claimed?
15. I need to enter my relative/friend's residence but it is sealed. What can I do?