Do I need to identify or can I view my loved one in the morgue?

No, due to biohazard and public health concerns, as well as insurance regulations, the general public is not permitted to enter the morgue facility, which is currently at York Hospital.

If identification of a decedent is necessary, additional forensic methods will be utilized.

Arrangements to view a decedent should be made with the funeral director handling the final disposition. Funeral homes will work with families who wish to view the decedent.

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1. Who is the Coroner?
2. What are the duties of the Coroner?
3. Where is the jurisdiction of the Coroner?
4. Who notifies the Coroner's Office of a death?
5. Are all deaths reported to the Coroner?
6. Are all Coroner records available to the public?
7. How do I obtain a Coroner's Report? Autopsy Report? Toxicology Report?
8. What is the cost for reports?
9. Who can retrieve the personal effects recovered from a decedent?
10. Do I need to identify or can I view my loved one in the morgue?