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Office Hours: M - F, 8 am - 4:30 pm, except holidays.

Next-of-kin ID Hours: S-S, 10 am - 4:30 pm.

Funeral Directors Hours: S-S, 9 am - 6 pm.

Autopsy Reports: By Appointment Only- (202) 698-9111 or via e-mail at [email protected]

COVID-19 Burial Assistance and Managing Grief

 

 

The need to social distance to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed how we do things in our daily lives. It also means changes to the way in which we grieve the death of a loved one. While services and support may look different for the time being, there are still ways to safely stay connected and receive help and support throughout the grieving process.

For additional information, please use the link below.

MANAGING GRIEF OVER THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE DURING COVID-19 [PDF]

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Bowser Administration and Howard University Host International Symposium on Death Investigation
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The Violence Epidemic in the African American Community: A Call by the National Medical Association for Comprehensive Reform
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CONTACT: Rob Marus, Communications Director (OAG): (202) 724-5646; [email protected] Marrisa...
Jun 14 2017
Statement from the District Of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
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Dec 4 2025
Child Fatality Review Committee Amendment Emergency Act of 2025
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May 29 2025
OCME Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Oversight Hearing
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Mar 5 2025
Fiscal Year 2024 Performance Oversight Public Hearing
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Apr 4 2024
OCME Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Oversight Hearing
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Feb 8 2024
OCME Fiscal Year 2023 Performance Oversight Public Hearing
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Dec 4 2017
National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper: Recommendations for the Definition, Investigation, Postmortem Examination, and Reporting of Deaths in Custody
Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. and Dr. Francisco Diaz, Deputy Chief Medical...
Dec 4 2017
The Violence Epidemic in the African American Community: A Call by the National Medical Association for Comprehensive Reform
Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. and Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, Director of the...
Apr 6 2016
District’s Medical Examiner Office Obtains Full Accreditation
In February, the National Association of Medical Examiners inspected the DC Office of the...
Mar 23 2016
Solving Scientific Mysteries as a Medical Examiner
As the chief medical examiner for the District of Columbia, Roger A. Mitchell Jr.'s job is...

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Opioid Fatality Review Board 2023 Annual Report

The Overdose Fatality Review Board (OFRB) is pleased to present its 5th Annual Report, highlighting the factors contributing to overdose fatalities and the strategic actions implemented in the District of Columbia. This report presents an overview of deaths that occurred in 2023 and includes statistics on opioid deaths from 2021 that were reviewed by OFRB in 2023. OFRB remains committed to implementing impactful interventions and
developing recommendations to enhance outcomes for residents of the District. 

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