Mission Statement:

To serve the citizens of Burke County, the public, and the justice system, by conducting death investigations in accordance with the law, professional standards and ethics.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Investigate all deaths that occur in Burke County as required by law
• Take possession of all unclaimed bodies in Burke County
• Arrange for disposition of unclaimed bodies
• Prepare and plan for mass fatality incidents
• Systematically examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths in a geographical and/or a given age group.