Private Autoposy

Are you interested in finding out how or why a family member, close friend or relative passed away? Are you concerned that someone is responsible for the death of a loved one? Are you interested in knowing the extent of the disease or the severity of the injury of a loved one? Perhaps you want to know the impact of genetic or inherited disease in your family and its effect on you and your children.

The Doctors and Staff of Forensic Pathology Consultants practice the highest compassion and ethics for the relatives and loved ones of a person who has passed away. We treat a human being who has passed away as a patient, and how we would want our family member treated.

An autopsy is a complete examination of the circumstances and medical history, and a head to toe external and internal surgical examination of a person. After this examination we prepare an extensive scientific and detailed report.

After the initial procedure we will call the family representative with initial findings and send a preliminary report. The final report is typically finished in 4-5 weeks. The family will then have the option of an in person conference to discuss the findings.

An autopsy is a surgical procedure, and does not alter the body for viewing in funeral services. All autopsies are performed in our ‘state of the art’ suites by trained and compassionate Pathologists, Assistants, and staff with over 70 years of combined experience.

Forensic Pathology Consultants is a leading provider in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan in performing Private Autopsy Services for families. We are happy to provide compassionate and caring service while giving answers to families and loved ones.

Forensic Pathology Consultants makes the process easy at what is a difficult time for families and loved ones.

• Contact us a soon as you are considering or have decided to seek a private autopsy,
 as time is often short and critical, i.e. considering funeral services etc.

• Elect a family contact person for our Doctors and Staff to work with on obtaining
 medical records, consents, and results. This can be a family member, friend, funeral  director, or attorney.

• Please have the medical information and the questions you have surrounding the
 death available at the first contact.

• After the initial contact, we may need additional medical records or other information.

• Our staff will discuss the case with you directly and personally to determine the best course of action.

• The Funeral Service provider or Funeral Home will generally handle the details of transport, pick up, and signing of consent.

• Please note that Indiana law requires the highest order of kin to sign consent for an autopsy. This means husband or wife, then child of the decedent. (consent form)

• The pricing of the autopsy depends on the amount of time spent working on your case and whether toxicology, lab work and other special studies are needed. Most cases are about $5000.

• Payment is due at the time of service, as the autopsy procedure is not covered by insurance of any type. We accept Cash, Check, Money Order, or major credit cards. All payments are made payable to: FORENSIC PATHOLOGY CONSULTANTS, LLC.

• The autopsy does not alter the appearance of your loved one for viewing at a funeral service. We will treat your loved one with the dignity and respect he or she deserves.

Thank You, for trusting us to care for your loved one.