Managing Family Objections to Autopsy

Each year the Queensland Coroner orders thousands of autopsies in death investigations, but this can go against the beliefs and traditions of the bereaved families.

Our research is establishing a more consistent and informed approach when families raise objections to autopsies.

More research is available on the project website.


Funding / Grants

  • Australian Research Council Linkage Project (2010 - 2013)

Objections to autopsy