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Medical certificate

Medical certificate

How do I get a medical certificate of cause of death, when death is by natural causes?

If the deceased has died after an illness or other natural causes, the doctor who gave the medical care will complete a certificate stating the causes of death. If the attending doctor will not be available in the 24 hours following death, another doctor may provide this certification.

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