Medical Examiner Office Phone Directory

Important Medical Examiner Office (MEO) Phone Numbers

Investigations

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

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Bereavement Support Services

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/ome/

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Receptionist

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

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Office Coordinator

(484) 750-2313

Can answer questions about obtaining reports

Requests for reports (fee schedule/online payment options): www.delcopa.gov/ome Click “records”

Can answer questions about collecting belongings or personal effects

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Other Important Phone Numbers

Veteran Benefits Programs

(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