HM Coroner Service for Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire

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Guide to Coroner's Services

The 'Guide to coroner services' is primarily for bereaved people, but others involved in or affected by a coroner investigation or attending a coroner's inquest may also find it helpful.

Information on Attending an Inquest

Inquests are generally held in open court, where the press and public can attend. Depending upon the circumstances of the case, there may also a jury present.

Request an Audio Copy of an Inquest

Use this service to request an audio copy of an Inquest. You can request audio recordings on a CD, which can be posted to you or a MP3 file, which can be emailed.

Post Mortem Examinations

One of the roles of a coroner is to determine the cause of death and decide whether the circumstances of the death need further investigation.

Witness Support Service

This is a voluntary service to assist those attending inquest hearings. Our volunteers provide practical advice, support and assistance to families and witnesses when attending inquests.

Jury Service

At most inquests, there is no jury as the Coroner makes all the decisions. However, at a few inquests, a jury is needed.

Finding Information on an Inquest

The type of case is noted on the court list. If you are a medical student wishing to attend an inquest, you may find attending a medical completion more relevant to your course. If you plan on attending with fellow students as part of your course, we suggest the ideal maximum number to attend is 4.

Doctors' Reporting Form

All doctors who are reporting a death to the Coroner should use the above forms.

Contact HM Coroners Service and other useful contact information

Find out how to contact The Coroner’s Service.

Information for Funeral Directors and Religious or Cultural Deaths

HM Coroner’s Service understands that due to some cultural or religious reasons you may ask for us to expedite our processes to allow you to bury your loved one as quickly as possible.