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Vernon County coroner reports higher investigative costs; explains green-burial process
Summary
The county coroner presented May statistics showing 19 deaths (all coroner cases), rising investigative costs tied to autopsies and toxicology, and clarified the county’s green-burial ordinance and when the coroner must view remains.
The Vernon County coroner delivered the May report to the Board of Health, saying the county recorded 19 deaths in May — 11 male and 8 female — and that investigative costs are up compared with prior periods.
The coroner said the month included 19 coroner cases, 18 natural deaths and one accidental death. She explained that investigative costs have risen because some deaths required autopsies or toxicology testing when circumstances or possible drug involvement made it necessary to determine cause for expert testimony. On autopsy costs…
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