Here on behalf of a county office or funeral home? Jump to your lane →
You deserve to know what happened.
When the answer you were given isn't enough, an independent, board-certified autopsy can give you clear answers, quickly, with dignity, and without delaying your loved one's services.
- Board-certified forensic pathologists
- Answers begin within 24 hours
- Statewide, with local coordination
- Direct, compassionate communication
A vague cause of death leaves nothing solid to grieve against.
Maybe the medical examiner declined the case, or returned "undetermined" without an exam. Maybe the death was sudden and nothing adds up. You have the right to ask for answers, and it is not too late.
We exist to give families clear, honest answers and closure, explained by a board-certified forensic pathologist in plain language, not to build a court case.
Tell us who you are, and we'll take it from there.
What to expect, every step of the way
A guided, dignified process, so you are never left wondering what happens next.
- 1
Consultation
Tell us what happened. We respond within 24 hours, no pressure or obligation, and help you understand whether an autopsy can answer your question.
- 2
Authorization & intake
Once you authorize the exam, we receive your loved one into our care within 24 hours, coordinating directly with your funeral home.
- 3
Examination & preliminary answers
A board-certified forensic pathologist performs the examination, and we contact you with preliminary findings within 24 hours of the exam.
- 4
Laboratory analysis
Specimens go to accredited forensic labs. Final, lab-confirmed results typically return in about four weeks.
- 5
Final report & discussion
We prepare the complete written report and personally walk you through the findings in plain language.
The county medical examiner vs. an independent autopsy
The two serve different purposes. When the county's role ends, an independent exam is how families get the answers they still need.
| County medical examiner | Texas Autopsy Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it serves | The county / the public record | You and your family |
| When a case is declined | The matter is closed | We can still examine and explain |
| First findings | Often weeks to months | Preliminary answers within days |
| How findings are shared | A report on file | Walked through with you, in plain language |
| Funeral timing | Not their concern | Coordinated so services are not delayed |
A real Texas facility, not a national call center.
Families and officials who trusted us with answers
I have fully appreciated and enjoyed my conversations with the doctor, and I really appreciate everything that he's doing for me. I think that you can trust your loved one with these people. Thanks, guys!
We had so many unanswered questions. The thorough examination gave us the clarity we desperately needed.
The quality and clarity of these autopsy reports are outstanding, and your quick turnaround makes a huge difference in how fast we can get these certificates finished. Thank you!
For funeral professionals
A partner you can hand a family to with confidence.
Responsive scheduling, clean logistics and transport, and dignified handling, so the families you refer are in good hands and your services stay on time.
Talk with us when you're ready.
Start with a no-pressure consultation, or call us any time, day or night. We'll listen first, then explain exactly how we can help.