Buckinghamshire County Council Funeral Guide | Page 12

Inquest Conclusions
At the end of the Inquest , the Coroner will come to a conclusion . This will include determining who died , where they died , when they died and how they died . The death will usually be recorded as accident , misadventure , natural causes , industrial disease , suicide , open or narrative .
Will the Inquest be reported by the Press ?
As it is a public hearing , journalists may attend the Inquest and report on what has taken place . Anything read out at the Inquest may be reported on . The Coroner ’ s Ofice will not release any information to the Press which has not already been made public through the Inquest . If you have any concern about what has been published by the Press you can seek advice from the Independent Press Standards Organisation ( IPSO ) by telephoning 0300 123 2220 .
How do I get a Death Certificate after an Inquest ?
The Coroner ’ s Oficer will give any relatives of the deceased who attend the Inquest , a form to complete and send to the Registration Service . This form is an application for a death certificate and there is a fee for these . If the relatives are not in attendance they will be written to informing them of the conclusion of the Inquest and explaining how they can apply for death certificates if they wish to .
There is no need for a relative to attend the Register Ofice after an Inquest to register the death .
The Buckinghamshire Coroner ’ s Service is at 29 Windsor End , Beaconsfield HP9 2JJ
Telephone : 01494 475505
What if Future Deaths may be Prevented ?
Sometimes at an Inquest evidence will show that something could be done to prevent other deaths . Should this be the case , the Coroner will inform the Inquest of this and they will write a report to the relevant organisation or person to take action . A copy of this report will also be sent to the Properly Interested Persons . The organisation or person must respond to the report within 56 days . The Coroner must send the report and the response to the Chief Coroner .
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