Kent County Medical Examiner & Coroner in Kent County, Michigan

This medical examiner or coroner's office conducts death investigations and provides forensic documentation for qualifying deaths in the jurisdiction. Kent County Medical Examiner & Coroner is located at 700 Fuller Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI. Families contacting the office about a case should have the deceased's full name, date of death, and case number ready. Designate one family contact person to communicate with the office for consistent and efficient information exchange.

About Kent County Medical Examiner & Coroner

The Kent County Medical Examiner & Coroner, located in Grand Rapids, MI, keeps death records for individuals who passed away in Grand Rapids. The Coroner and Medical Examiner determines a deceased person's time and cause of death, often in the case of sudden or unexpected deaths. The office identifies bodies, notifies the next of kin, and returns personal belongings to the family. They also work with Kent County police and sheriff's offices to investigate suspicious or violent deaths. The Kent County Medical Examiner & Coroner creates death records that can be used in criminal investigations, to resolve insurance claims, or to monitor Grand Rapids public health.

• Death investigation case status and estimated completion timeline
• Body release procedures and next of kin identification requirements
• Requesting autopsy reports, toxicology results, and investigation records
• Death certificate cause of death information and amendment procedures