Medical Examiner Cremation in Florida
When a loved one passes away and their body is taken to the Medical Examiner’s office, families are often confused about what to do next. This usually happens when the death was unexpected, occurred at home without hospice, involved an accident, or requires further review by the county.
At Going Home Cremations, we help families every week who are in this exact situation, and the process is usually much easier than people think. CALL Faye for personal help.
Why Someone Is Taken to the Medical Examiner
We service Families whose loved one is taken into care by the following Medical Examiners.
District 12 Sarasota/Manatee Counties
District 13 Hillsborough County
District 22 Charlotte Counties
District 21 Lee County
District 6 Pinellas Pasco Counties
District 5 Hernando
In Florida, the Medical Examiner may take custody of the body if the death was sudden, unattended, involved an injury, or needs investigation. This does not mean anything is wrong — it simply means the county must review the case before release.
Once the Medical Examiner finishes their review, the family must choose a cremation or funeral provider before the body can be released.
What You Should Do Next
If your loved one is at the Medical Examiner’s office, the next step is to contact a cremation provider and authorize them to take custody.
When you call Going Home Cremations, we will:
- Contact the Medical Examiner for you
- Arrange the release of your loved one
- Handle all transportation paperwork
- Complete the death certificate
- Arrange the cremation
- Return the ashes to you safely
Families do not need to go to the Medical Examiner themselves. We take care of everything.
How Long the Process Takes
In most cases, the Medical Examiner releases the body within a few days, depending on the situation. Once released, cremation can usually be completed quickly.
We keep families informed every step of the way so there are no surprises.
Serving Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota, and Charlotte County
Going Home Cremations provides simple, dignified cremation services for families throughout:
Tarpon Springs
Trinity
New Port Richey
Tierra Verde
Sarasota
Venice
Port Charlotte
and surrounding areas
We are known for personal service, clear pricing, and treating every family with respect.
If Your Loved One Is at the Medical Examiner, Call Anytime
If you have just been told the Medical Examiner has your loved one, you can call us anytime. We will explain exactly what to do and handle the process for you.
Going Home Cremations
Available 24 hours a day. ASK FOR FAYE
