About you
Your name, phone number and email; your relationship to the person who died; and whether you are the legal next of kin or authorized to decide for the family.
NAAG Forensic / Private autopsy / How to begin
How to begin
The first step is a phone call.
We are sorry for your loss. Call us any day. It takes a few minutes. You don’t need every answer; we will go through it together.
If time is short
If time is short
Is embalming or cremation already scheduled?
Please call us now, before it happens. Embalming and cremation can make an autopsy less complete, or impossible.
1-800-985-5346Seven days a week · consult@naagforensic.comWhat we’ll ask
What we’ll ask you.
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About your loved one
Their full name, date of birth or approximate age, date of death, and where the death occurred.
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Where they are now
The funeral home, hospital or coroner’s office, and its phone number; whether an official autopsy was performed; and whether embalming, cremation, burial or transport is scheduled.
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Your questions
What you would like the autopsy to answer, and whether an attorney is involved.
Please don’t send medical records, photographs or identification numbers by email. After our first conversation we will send a secure form for medical history, authorization and fees.
How it works
What happens next.
Call us
Call 1-800-985-5346 any day. We listen, explain how a private autopsy works, and discuss timing and fees.
Authorization
We confirm the legal next of kin and any release needed from the coroner, medical examiner or hospital.
Transport
Our funeral-industry partners help bring your loved one to our California facility, from anywhere in the world.
Examination & findings
A board-certified forensic pathologist performs the examination and explains the findings to you.
How to begin
We’re here when you’re ready.
Call us any day. A member of our team will explain the process gently and clearly, and answer your questions about timing and fees.
Phone1-800-985-5346
Emailconsult@naagforensic.com
LaboratoryNAAG Forensic PC
6335 Ferris Square, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92121
6335 Ferris Square, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92121
If embalming or cremation is scheduled soon, please call rather than email, so we can act in time.