Mortuary service

Service outline:

The Mortuary handles deaths that have been referred to the Coroner or deaths where no death certificate can be issued.

Services

To provide facilities for the receipt and storage of bodies under the jurisdiction of H M Coroner, H M Coroners Act 1988 and Coroners Rules 1984
To assist Forensic Pathologists with autopsies
To provide facilities for the viewing of bodies.
To provide information and advice.
To be an integral part of the Emergency Service with its Major Incident Procedures in conjunction with the Police, HM Armed Forces and the Health Authority
Any enquiries concerning this service, please use the contact details below.

You can contact the council regarding any of the information on these webpages during normal working hours. Monday to Friday 9-5.

Telephone: 0845 053 0000

Fax: 01772 533553

Lancashire County Council, P.O.Box 78, County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8XJ