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Can an autopsy be performed against the wishes of the family of the deceased?
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∙ 9y ago
Yes, absolutely it can, but it depends on the circumstances. If there is any reason to doubt the cause of death, then yes. If the person is old and there is an obvious cause of death that no one questions, then it probably won't happen, but the family's wishes are definitely not considered more important than solving a homicide, for instance.
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Who pay for an autopsy?
the family pays for the autopsy
Who pays for autopsies?
the family pays for the autopsy
Do you have to have an autopsy to be buried?
No. It depends on the laws of each state or country, but usually only for suspicious, violent or unatural deaths, deaths in care or custody, or the death was not reasonably expected to be the outcome of a health procedure. In the majority of deaths, an autopsy is not performed. Not every dead person has an autopsy. Only if the family wants to know what caused the death.
Where can you find sylvia likens autopsy photos?
I don't believe that you can. As Sylvia was a minor at the time of her death, the case file is most likely sealed. However, they do reside in the county in which her autopsy was performed, but it is unlikely that her family would allow anyone access or release these photos to the public.
What is the possessive form of deceased?
The possessive form for the noun the deceased is the deceased's (the deceased's family).
Does Texas law require an autopsy?
Autopsies are not generally "required" in any state by law. However, the autopsy is a tool the Medical Examiner uses to determine the cause of Death: Homicide. Accidental. Natural Causes. This way the police have more information on the victim to best bring justice to the family. Now, an autopsy is sometimes "requested" by a Life Insurance Provider before the release of any benefits. Also, the victims family can "request" an auotopsy not be performed because of religious reasons. However, an autopsy is not always needed if the person died from a diagnosed terminal illness, and has been in the care of a physician. In any case whether autopsies is performed or not performed is ususally up to the family.
Does the family have the right to request an autopsy?
The family or the next kiln of the person. Investegators or police
What did the Maya do with their family members who died?
The Maya believed in an afterlife and the importance of honoring their deceased family members. They would bury their loved ones in tombs or in family plots beneath their homes. They also performed rituals and ceremonies to remember and communicate with their ancestors and believed that the souls of the deceased would continue to guide and protect the living.
Who are Flanders family members?
NedMaude (Wife|Deceased)RoddToddEdna (Wife|Deceased)
Who pays the bills of a deceased family member?
Bills are paid from the estate of the deceased.
When is the will read to the family of the deceased?
After burial
Who examine your body after you die?
A family doctor, a legal medicine doctor, a specialist in autopsy.
