Resources and Guides

Family Information Guide

The OCME Family Information Guide helps loved ones and next of kin navigate the next steps immediately after their loss, including identification procedures, claiming a decedent for final disposition, and autopsy guidelines.

Additional Resources and Support

OCME maintains a list of agencies and charitable organizations offering resources for grief counseling, victims services and burial assistance.

For more information, please call the Family Outreach Unit at 212-323-1350.

Contact the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)

Please visit the Contact OCME page.