Referral to the coroner Sometimes neither the hospital doctor nor the GP can complete the certificate as the death may be referred to the coroner for further investigation. They may also arrange for a post mortem to be performed. If this happens, somebody from the coroner’s office will contact you and keep you informed, they will also inform you where the MCCD has been electronically sent to. It can take 48 hours or more for the coroner to make a decision. You can still contact us with any questions and queries, and we will do our best to help. Coroner’s office Tel: 0121 569 7200 Email: sandwell_coroners@sandwell.gov.uk
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