In the USA, they are usually required by law if there is foul play or suspected foul play.
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Autopsies are not prohibited but permission of the Curia must be obtained. An autopsy would only be performed if there was no obvious cause of death.
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Some religious groups prohibit autopsies
If your use is exempted in the law, you would not need permission.
Autopsies are not normally covered by insurance companies or Medicare
Autopsies are performed whenever there are unanswered questions about the cause of death. From TV detective shows you may think this is just for "suspicious" deaths but they may be performed in medical deaths to identify the cause of death or contributing problems. Autopsies can also estimate the time of death.Animal deaths can also require autopsies to determine if causes like pollution or parasite infestations led to the death. In the cases of illegal hunting (poaching) the investigation might be used for clues as to the poachers identity.
Yes, minors traveling without their parents typically require a notarized permission letter from their parents or legal guardians.
Fewer autopsies have been performed in the United States during the past 10-20 years
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the family pays for the autopsy
There is nothing to prevent a pope from being autopsied. However, the Roman Curia would have to give permission and they would only grant such permission if the death of the pope occurred under suspicious circumstances.