Facilities & Family Support
We provide a dignified environment for families while maintaining strict safety standards, regulatory compliance and investigative integrity.
Our Facilities
- Clean, well-maintained facilities equipped with robust infection control measures, adequate ventilation, and appropriate lighting.
- Viewing suite complemented by a private waiting area, fully accessible facilities and parking.
- Purpose built dedicated preparation, examination, and secure storage areas.
- Cybersecure IT infrastructure designed for the secure management of requests and results.
Clean, wellmaintained facilities equipped with robust infectioncontrol measures, adequate ventilation, and appropriate lighting.
Viewing suite complemented by a private waiting area, fully accessible facilities and parking.
Purpose built dedicated preparation, examination, and secure storage areas.
Cybersecure IT infrastructure designed for the secure management of requests and results.
Viewing Protocols
The family are always treated with utmost dignity and respect, with full consideration for ethnic and cultural practices.
- Written authorisation for viewing from the Coroner.
- Sensitive scheduling to respect family needs.
- Strict 3-point ID verification for all visitors.
- Cultural and religious accommodations, including access to appropriate information and coordination with funeral directors.
Information for Families
CT postmortem imaging can often reduce the need for invasive procedures. The coroner decides this in consultation with specialists. We provide clear, compassionate guidance for families, ensuring privacy, cultural sensitivity, and dignity throughout.
Family Support & Viewing Facilities
- Respectful Care: Every individual is treated with dignity and compassion.
- Clear Communication: We explain what CT can and cannot show.
- Timely Process: We work to minimise delays wherever possible.
- Coordinated Support: We liaise with coroners, police, and funeral directors.
- Private, Comfortable Spaces: Separate waiting room, adjustable lighting, water, and toilet access.
- Dignified Preparation: Head support, appropriate coverings, viewing bier, and authorized ID checks.
- Cultural & Religious Support: We support people of all cultures and faiths by respecting their beliefs, practices, and observances in an inclusive and accommodating environment.
Clinical & Forensic Applications
Private waiting room separate from the viewing area.
Adjustable lighting, drinking water, and toilet access.
Sensitive preparation: head support, appropriate covers, and viewing bier.
Formal identification only when authorised; strict 3-point ID check before viewing.
Cultural and religious accommodation, including space for positioning and texts.
Additional features: translation services, separated viewing glass, ritual washing facilities.