evidence: The consent of the next of kin is not required for a Coroners post-mortem examination to take place. [...] The body is normally released immediately after the post-mortem examination. Very rarely, usually in criminal cases, it may be necessary for the pathologist to retain the body for further re-examination. If this is the case, the family will be given information about this and every effort will be made to release the body as quickly as possible. [...] - relatives of the deceased - the executor(s) of the deceased’s will or person appointed as the deceased’s personal representative - solicitors acting for the next of kin - insurers with a relevant interest - anyone who may, in some way, be responsible for the death - others at some special risk or appearing to a Coroner to have a proper interest