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Welcome to the State Coroner's Office of Victoria

The State Coroner's Office is committed to serving the people of Victoria by discharging its duty in a sensitive, courteous and professional manner.

The cornerstone of this service is respect for:

  • the dignity of the person who has died
  • the family and friends of the deceased person
  • a process aimed at assisting family and friends to understand what happened and why.


This website will help you become familiar with the role of the State Coroner's Office and provide some information about the coroner's investigation process.