"To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure." - Albus Dumbledore
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When a death is reported for investigation, the Coroners Court will contact the nominated family member in writing within a few days to explain the process and provide some helpful information.
The Coroners Court works with its partner agencies Queensland Health and the Queensland Police Service to investigate deaths. The court works to minimise delays for families and provides information about coronial processes and outcomes as they are available.
People react to death differently and grieve in very individual ways. If you’re concerned about yourself, or someone else at this difficult time, many organisations can give you support and advice.
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Please visit the pages linked below to learn more about coronial investigations and how we can help:
Coronial investigation guide for families and friends (download PDF)
Coronial investigations - Information for family and friends(download PDF)
Coronial Family Services (via our agency partner, Queensland Health)
Support services for families and friends
If family or friends cannot arrange or pay for the funeral of a loved one who has died in Queensland (and the deceased’s estate cannot cover the cost of a funeral), the Queensland Government may organise a simple cremation or burial.