Pierce County Medical Examiner & Coroner in Pierce County, Washington

This medical examiner or coroner's office conducts death investigations and provides forensic documentation for qualifying deaths in the jurisdiction. Pierce County Medical Examiner & Coroner is located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA. 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 Pierce County Medical Examiner & Coroner

The Pierce County Medical Examiner & Coroner, located in Tacoma, WA, keeps death records for individuals who passed away in Tacoma. 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 Pierce County police and sheriff's offices to investigate suspicious or violent deaths. The Pierce County Medical Examiner & Coroner creates death records that can be used in criminal investigations, to resolve insurance claims, or to monitor Tacoma 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