What does an autopsy service include?

Autopsy services involve detailed postmortem examinations to determine causes of death. This can include external and internal review, pathology analysis, and toxicology tests.

Who is eligible to request an autopsy from 1-800-AUTOPSY?

Requests can be made by next of kin, attorneys, doctors, or insurance companies when clarity around a death is required.

What types of examinations are available?

Available services include full autopsies, limited or organ-specific examinations, second opinions, and forensic consultations.

When is a private autopsy recommended?

A private autopsy may be advisable when the cause of death is uncertain, legally disputed, or needed for insurance and medical record clarification.

Does 1-800-AUTOPSY serve all locations?

Yes, services are available nationwide, with specialists who can travel or consult remotely depending on the case.

Postmortem Instructions Checklist | Private Autopsy Services

Case No:

Deceased:

Approx Weight:

Embalmed:

Autopsied:

Date of Procedure:

Time of Procedure:

:

Mortuary:

First/Call Transport:

Payment:

Notes:

Email 1

INSTRUCTIONS:

Full Autopsy:

Procurement:

Toxicology:

Neurological:

DNA:

Meso:

Photography:

COMPLETED:

Full Autopsy:

Yes
No

Procurement:

Yes
No

Toxicology:

Yes
No

Neurological:

Yes
No

DNA:

Yes
No

Meso:

Yes
No

Photography:

Yes
No

Cassettes # :

Yes
No

Date

Start Time:

:

Completion Time:

:

Signature:

Postmortem Instructions Checklist

INSTRUCTIONS:

COMPLETED:

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