Removal of Bodies on Behalf of the Coroner - Northern Ireland Court ...

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SERVING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
This leaflet provides details <strong>of</strong> the arrangements which
are to be adhered to when the Coroner is investigating an
unexpected, violent or unexplained death.
Further information can be found in our best practice guide
“Working with the Coroners Service <strong>of</strong> Northern Ireland”
available on our web-site.
On the Coroner’s instructions and in all cases where a
post mortem examination is necessary the reporting PSNI
investigating <strong>of</strong>ficer will arrange for prompt transportation <strong>of</strong>
the body to the Northern Ireland Regional Forensic Mortuary
once all agencies have completed their initial investigations
at the scene. This removal must be carried out by the
contracted Funeral Directors who will be tasked by PSNI.
The family funeral director can arrange to collect the remains
from the mortuary after the post mortem examination has
concluded. This will attract the standard fee <strong>of</strong> £60 which
incorporates the first 20 miles; - thereafter 75p per mile is
payable. All claims for this fee should be submitted within
28 days but no later than 2 months after the removal has
taken place. Claims should be submitted to the Coroner’s
Office, Mays Chambers, 73 May Street, Belfast, BT1 3JL on a
<strong>Removal</strong> <strong>of</strong> Remains (Non Contract) Invoice form available
directly from the <strong>of</strong>fice – 02890446800 or our website
www.courtsni.gov.uk.
Details <strong>of</strong> the contracted areas are set out below and PSNI
Call Handling Managers in each <strong>of</strong> these districts will hold the
contact details for the contracted Funeral Directors.