Mortuary
The Liverpool public mortuary handles deaths in the community which have been referred to the Coroner. The mortuary opened in February 1939; originally based on the Princes Dock, it is now on Pembroke Street.
Services
- receipt and storage of bodies under the jurisdiction of HM Coroner
- assist forensic pathologists with autopsies
- provide facilities for viewing and identification of bodies
- provide information and advice
We have a team of highly skilled mortuary technicians with special expertise. These include reconstruction techniques following a post mortem examination.
To make sure we protect the health of staff and the public at large, all work at the mortuary complies with relevant health & safety requirements.
What is a post mortem examination?
This is a medical examination of a body carried out for the Coroner by a pathologist of the Coroner's choice.
The Coroner will give notice of the need for a post mortem examination; unless this is not practicable or would cause undue delay.
The consent of the next of kin is not required for a Coroner's post mortem examination; but the next of kin are entitled to be represented at the examination by a doctor of their choice.