East Ham Mortuary

If someone dies suddenly, or the cause of death is not clear, then the body will be taken to East Ham Mortuary temporarily. 

East Ham Mortuary services 

The East Ham Mortuary has facilities for receiving, examining, storing and releasing bodies where a post-mortem may be needed. A post-mortem is an examination of a body to find the cause of death.  

If you know someone who has died and/or if you would like to know about what happens next, you can contact Her Majesty's (H.M.) Coroner for the Eastern District of London to ask about: 

  • Where a body is being stored 
  • Causes of death 
  • Viewing of the deceased  
  • The release of a body for a funeral. 

Contact the Coroner

Address: H. M. Coroners Eastern District of London
Queens Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 8QP

Telephone: 020 8496 5000

Fax: 020 8496 3378

East Ham Mortuary opening times

The mortuary is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 1pm. If you have any queries, phone: 020 8430 2000 or 020 8496 5000.