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We will inform you if it is necessary to refer the death to the coroner.
In almost all cases you will have an opportunity to speak with a
coroner’s officer, and discuss any concerns about the reason for
referral, and the cause of death. Not all referrals result in a post-
mortem examination. However, if this is necessary, it becomes a legal
obligation, and although you can raise objections, there is no right of
refusal. You will be informed where and when it will take place, and
how the results will be communicated to you by the coroner’s office.

The bereavement team can provide you with a post-mortem
examination booklet ‘Guide for relatives’ if you would find this helpful.

Once the results of the examination are known, if an inquest is not
required, a certificate known as the Pink Form 100B, is issued by the
coroner’s office and sent directly to the register office in Lambeth. You
may then go and register the death. If an inquest is required the
coroner’s officer will give you further information about death
certificates and release of the body. Please note that a post-mortem
examination should not delay your funeral arrangements.

If you believe that the death should have been referred to the coroner
you may report it yourself. You should do this as soon as possible and
before the funeral. The coroner will then inform you of any action they
propose to take.

Staff at the coroner’s office are available to answer any questions you
may have.

London Inner South Coroner
1 Tennis Street
SE1 1YD
Telephone: 020 7525 4200 (Option 1)
www.innersouthlondoncoroner.org.uk
Opening hours 8.00am-12.00pm and 1.00pm-3.00pm
Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays

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