Where can I go online to find a free coroners report on my uncle's death?

Question

My uncle passed away a few days ago, and I am trying to find the coroner's report online, I am new to researching things online and would like some helpful hint on where I can go to find out the info I need.

Answer 1

I don't think you are going to find that.  In the U.S., each state has its own laws regarding who, when and where a person can get vital records on another which includes death certificates.  Certainly, a coroner's report would be protected information and definitely one within a few days of a death.

Answer 2

You won't find it online.  In addition to what all Shirley said, a person's cause of death is considered medical information.  The federal government has laws that protects the privacy of a person's medical information.  After a certain point, like maybe 50 years or so, it probably doesn't matter.  But if he just died in the last few years, and still has a wife and kids living, then their rights need to be protected, which includes the cause of their father's death.  Besides, even if it has been a long time, generally speaking only direct descendants can get a copy of birth or death certificates.  Not nieces, nephews, or cousins.

Answer 3

You don't say where you are asking this question from. Here in the UK there is nothing like that on line not even after the 100 years that must lapse for a census to be published. Although you can get an audio recording of the coroners hearing, if you give proof that you are related, and here in the UK ( Nottingham) you have to supply the audio cassette.

Answer 4

This information would not be available online as a normal course of events.

Call the coroner's office and findout the procedure for obtaining a copy of the report.  If there was a coroner's inquest or any type of court proceeding it would be a matter of public record and you should check with the appropriate court.

If you are simply trying to findout the cause of death then you could obtain a copy of his death certificate from the state or local county agency where he died..most likely the dept. of health... look in governmental section of telephone white pages or on the web under county site and locate correct department and give them a call.

Obituary may have limited information about cause of death ..check local paper archives on line or through library.