Referral to the coroner

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 tell you when and where to collect the MCCD.

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