Attending a coroner’s post-mortem

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The questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and require an answer. You do not have to answer all of the other questions, but it would help us if you do.
The Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013 enable certain individuals to attend a post-mortem examination with the consent of the coroner.
You will be notified by email of the coroner’s decision within 5 working days of us receiving your application. When consent is given, your details will be passed to Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and you will hear directly from them if they are able to accommodate your request.

Your data privacy

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Your details

Title Select your title.

Other Enter your title if it is not listed above.

First name * Enter your first name.

Last name * Enter your last name.

You must live or work in West Sussex to attend the post-mortem. Enter your home or work address below.

House name or number * Enter your home or work address name or number. This could a flat, house or building name or number.

Address line 1 * Enter the first line of your home/work address. This could be a street name.

Address line 2 Enter the second line of your home/work address if you need to. This could be a village name.

Town or city * Enter the town or city of the postal address.

Postcode * Enter the postcode, with or without spaces.

Email address * Enter an email address where we can write to you.

Phone number * Enter a daytime phone number that we can ring you on. This can be a mobile or land line number.

Alternative phone number Enter another phone number we can reach you on. This can be a mobile or land line number.

Age Select your age from the list.

Proof of age Attach proof of age if you are under 18.

Occupation * Select your occupation from the list.

Proof of qualification * Attach a copy of your qualification.

Declaration

I declare that the details I have provided are true, to the best of my knowledge.

I consent to West Sussex Coroner’s Service sharing the above personal information with other services for the purpose of arranging my attendance at a coroner’s post-mortem.

Full name * Enter your full name to show you agree to the above statements.

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