The responsibilities of the Coroner are to ensure that the proper scientific studies are performed:

• Autopsy
• Toxicology tests
• Microscopic examinations
• Bacteriology
• X-rays
• Fingerprinting
• Taking and gathering reports
• Notification of death to families
• On-scene investigation
• Photographing
• Transportation of victims assuring chain of evidence security
• Evidence collecting
• Dental examination and identification
• Meeting with survivors
• Presiding at inquests
• Issuance of Death Certificates and Cremation Permits

Cooperating with:

• Medical agencies
• Funeral Directors
• Law enforcement agencies
• Fire & Rescue Departments

And others…