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Why does my loved one have to be autopsied?

Indiana law dictates certain criteria have to be met to certify a cause and manner of death. If those criteria can not be met by the investigation of evidence, medications, medical history, or immediate circumstance, the individual may have to go to autopsy. Autopsies are performed by licensed pathologists and licensed forensic pathologists under contract with the Coroner’s Office. If an autopsy is performed a short delay in the disposition of a loved one’s remains will occur (generally just a few days).