The main duty of a
Coroner is to enquire into the causes of sudden or unexplained
deaths. This is usually by conducting post-mortem
examination, followed by an inquest if the cause of death is not
natural. There are also requirements to investigate deaths in
certain circumstances, for example, the death of a person in
custody, or a death resulting from a person’s occupation.
The Coroner for
Staffordshire South is based at:
Coroner’s
Office
Number One
Staffordshire Place
Stafford
ST16 2LP
Telephone, 01785 276126
or 01785 276127