Medical Examiner Service for Birmingham and Solihull
The time surrounding the death of a loved one can be difficult, and there are lots of practical tasks to complete and people who may contact you. This leaflet will explain the role of the Medical Examiner and Medical Examiner’s Officers(MEO) following the death.
Please read this leaflet (PDF, 442KB), as it aims to help explain the time scales that are now likely before you are able to book your loved ones funeral.
The Medical Examiner system was set up by Government and has been established within hospitals for some time. It is now also reviewing deaths outside of hospital, for example deaths in care homes, the patient’s own home, community hospitals and hospices.