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Information for the General Public

In the course of events following the identification of remains, there is information provided by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, other divisions within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and other public organizations that will be helpful for family and next of kin.

Here you will find general information related to autopsies, obtaining death certificates, personal effects, burial/cremation requests, information available to the public under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and information for funeral directors on participation in EDRS (Electronic Death Registration System) Training offered by DOHMH.

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