Important Medical Examiner Office (MEO) Phone Numbers
| Investigations |
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| Business Hours: (484) 861-3898 |
| Can answer general questions about MEO operations and procedures Provide general information regarding releasing decedents, funeral home information and follow |
| Bereavement Support Services |
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| Weekdays 9AM-5PM: (484) 750-5150 |
| Provide Grief Resources to families, victim compensation referrals Can provide a proof of death certification and assist with picking up cremated remains relinquished to MEO Assist with direct cremations of decedents, services, make payments at www.delcopa.gov/medical-examiner/ |
| Receptionist |
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| Weekdays: (484) 750-2150 |
| Direct your call, assist with questions and information Can answer questions pertaining to cremation permits Verify if body is ready for release to funeral home |
| Office Coordinator |
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| (484) 750-2313 |
| Can answer questions about obtaining reports Requests for reports (fee schedule/online payment options): www.delcopa.gov/medical-examiner Click “records” Can answer questions about collecting belongings or personal effects |
Other Important Phone Numbers
| Veteran Benefits Programs |
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| (800) 827 1000 |
| Can answer questions about VA burial allowance and other benefits Online: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/ To locate a Vet Center for assistance with forms and information: https://www.va.gov/find-locations |