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Coroner: January saw 32 deaths in Vernon County; two autopsies pending
Summary
The Vernon County coroner told the Board of Health that January included 32 deaths (18 male, 14 female), with 20 cremations, 11 burials and one green burial; two autopsy results are still pending. The county covered a $700 removal fee after a funeral home declined payment.
The coroner reported that January was “a very, very busy month,” recording 32 deaths, of which 18 were male and 14 female. "There was 20 cremation, 11 burials, and we had 1 green burial," the coroner said, adding that 91% of cases in the month were coroner cases and 29 were recorded as natural deaths; the coroner identified one accidental death and said two cases are pending autopsy results.
On monthly finances tied to coroner operations, staff reported income of $2,044 and monthly bills of about $2,560.03. The coroner listed specific charges including a $245 NIMS lab fee for an autopsy and a $700 removal charge the county paid after a funeral home refused payment for a removal earlier in the year.
Board discussion noted earlier infant deaths in months prior to January; the coroner clarified those infant cases were not in January. The coroner also explained the county’s green-burial process, saying residents who bury on private property must complete paperwork, have GPS coordinates verified by the county surveyor and have the site recorded with the register of deeds so future property owners can identify burial locations.
The board did not take further formal action on the coroner’s report; members asked questions and thanked the coroner for the update.
