EXHUMATION

The only time that a Coroner will become involved in an exhumation, is when the death is a reported Coroner’s case. This will be a rare event and is to be only conducted when the exhumation will further the investigation.

SEE: Coroners Act, Section 15

• An order of exhumation will be issued by either the Minister or the Chief Coroner.
• If an investigation requires exhumation, the Coroner with jurisdiction, will contact the Chief Coroner and receive authorization.
• The next-of-kin and the person in charge of the cemetery, are to be notified seventy-two hours in advance of the exhumation.