What happens to the personal property or medication that is brought with the decedent to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner?
The personal property of the deceased is inventoried by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and given to the Funeral Director when the decedent is taken to the funeral home. In some cases, the hospital or police will secure personal property. If a crime is involved with the individual’s death, it may be necessary for the police to take possession of some or all of the personal items. Once the investigation is complete, the personal property will be given to the funeral home for return to the next of kin. All medications are inventoried and disposed of by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
