Coroners' office

The main duty of a coroner is to enquire into sudden or unexplained deaths usually by having post-mortem examination, followed by an inquest if the cause of death is not natural.

In addition to this there are specific requirements to investigate deaths in certain circumstances, for example, the death of a person in custody, or a death resulting from a person's occupation.

Coroners are appointed by us on a part-time basis. Their work involves the:

• holding of inquests
• arranging for post-mortems to be carried out
• employing any other services, such as funeral directors, as are necessary.

The Coroners' Officers, who work for the Coroner and deal with arranging post-mortems, inquests and linked investigatory work are based at Bilston Street Police Station.

Phone: 01902 649211

Write:

Coroners' Office
Bilston Street Police Station
Bilston Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 3AA

Further information

• Coroners' Society of England and Wales
• Coroners' Officers Association
• Directgov
• Ministry of Justice.

Contact us

If you want more details about our services, click on the relevant links or contact us using our online form or by:

e-mail: bereavement.services@wolverhampton.gov.uk Phone: 01902 554992 (general enquiries)
Minicom: 01902 555770
Fax: 01902 554987

Write or visit:

Bereavement Centre
Adults and Community
Wolverhampton City Council
Civic Centre
St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SD

Map: Google maps