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Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Office Hours
M - F, 8 am - 4:30 pm, except holidays, Next-of-kin ID 10 am - 4:30 pm. Funeral Dir. 9 am - 6 pm.

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401 E Street, SW , Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 698-9000
Fax: (202) 698-9101
TTY: (202) 442-8797
Email: [email protected]

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Francisco J. Diaz, MD

Chief Medical Examiner

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Administrative Services

OCME's Administrative Division oversees agency operations and programs.

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Application for Cremation, Anatomical Donation or Burial at Sea Approval

OCME can usually process requests within 24 hours of submission.

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Authorization to Release Form

The DC OCME is implementing a standardized Authorization to Release Form.

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COVID-19 Burial Assistance and Managing Grief

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Death Investigation and Certification Services

OCME provides forensic pathology, forensic investigations, and mortuary services.

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Fatality Review Services

OCME provides fatality analysis and recommendations to entities serving defined populations.

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Public Dispositions

OCME provides public disposition services for unclaimed remains.