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Coroner reports 19 deaths in May; autopsy and toxicology costs have risen
Summary
The coroner told the board there were 19 deaths in May (11 male, 8 female) and that investigative costs have increased due to several autopsies and toxicology panels; autopsy fees of $1,500 were cited.
At the meeting the coroner delivered the monthly coroner's report for May, reporting 19 deaths: 11 male and 8 female. The coroner said seven decedents underwent cremation and 12 were buried; 19 were coroner cases and most were classified as natural deaths, with one accidental.
The coroner told the board that investigative costs have risen because multiple autopsies and toxicology panels were required this year. She cited an autopsy fee of $1,500 and additional transport and toxicology expenses as contributors to higher monthly bills. The coroner also described procedures for attending home deaths, hospice exceptions and the county's approach when families decline autopsy — including limited x-ray reviews in rare cases.
