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Texas Autopsy Services
★★★★★  Families rate us 5 out of 5 Board-Certified Forensic Pathology Serving all 254 Texas counties Available 24/7
Private Autopsy Services · Texas

Trusted, board-certified private autopsies across Texas.

Independent answers about a loved one’s death: clear, compassionate, and far faster than waiting on the county.

Board-certified forensic pathologists
Preliminary answers within 24 hours
We coordinate with your funeral home, without delay
Available 24/7: speak with someone now
(806) 230-1889 or start your consultation →
Every private autopsy includes

A complete exam by a board-certified forensic pathologist, histology by Clinical Pathology Laboratories, your full written report, and funeral-home coordination. One flat fee, or start with a no-obligation consultation.

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We respond within 24 hours, day or night.

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What is a private autopsy, and when should a Texas family request one?

A private autopsy is an independent post-mortem examination a family arranges directly, rather than one ordered by a county. Texas Autopsy Services performs private autopsies for families in all 254 Texas counties for a flat $5,795; preliminary findings come within 24 hours of the examination and the full lab-confirmed report follows in about four to five weeks. Families most often request one when the cause of death is unclear or does not add up, when the county medical examiner declined to investigate, or when a condition may be hereditary and matter to the living. Texas Autopsy Services coordinates directly with your funeral home, so planned services are not delayed.

A forensic pathologist who takes the time the system didn’t.

When a death is sudden or unexplained, families are too often handed a vague cause, or none at all. The county may never investigate it at all. You’re left with questions and no one to answer them.

An independent, thorough examination : not a rushed checkbox.
A clear explanation in plain language : what happened, and what it means.
Someone who answers the phone , and stays with you through it.
Board-certified forensic pathology: a precise examination under the microscope
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You shouldn’t have to wonder for the rest of your life. You deserve to know what happened, and to hear it from someone who took the time to look.

The Texas Autopsy Services team

Clear answers, one step at a time.

From your first call to the final report, you’re never left wondering what comes next. Most steps move within 24 hours.

1

Consultation

You reach out; we listen. We respond within 24 hours and walk you through your options, with no pressure and no obligation.

Within 24 hrs
2

Authorization & intake

You sign the authorizations, and we bring your loved one into our care, coordinating directly with your funeral home so your services aren’t delayed.

Within 24 hrs
3

Examination & first answers

A board-certified forensic pathologist performs the autopsy, and we share preliminary findings with you within 24 hours of the exam.

Within 24 hrs
4

Laboratory analysis

We send specimens to accredited forensic labs. Detailed results return in about four weeks, without the public-system backlog.

~4 weeks
5

Final report & conversation

We prepare your complete autopsy report and personally walk you through what it means, for your peace of mind, and your family’s.

Full report
Answers in days.
Not months.

Preliminary findings reach you almost immediately; your full, lab-confirmed report follows in about four to five weeks. Either way, far faster than waiting on the county.

Answers bring a measure of peace.

When a private autopsy helps.

Most families come to us not for a courtroom, but for the truth, and the peace that comes with it.

Families come to us when…

  • The cause of death is unclear, vague, or simply doesn’t add up.
  • The county medical examiner declined to investigate.
  • You’re concerned a condition could be hereditary and affect the family.
  • You need answers for peace of mind and a path toward closure.

What you’ll walk away with

  • A clear, board-certified determination of what happened.
  • A written report you can take to your own physicians.
  • Information about inheritable risks that matter to the living.
  • The reassurance that you did everything you could to understand.

Not sure your situation fits? Tell us what happened, and we’ll give you an honest answer, even if that means pointing you elsewhere.

Honest about cost

No surprises, ever.

Two ways to begin, whichever feels right for your family.

Consultation-first

We discuss cost directly with you

Every family’s situation is different. In a private consultation, we explain exactly what your case involves and what it costs: clearly, up front, with no hidden fees and no surprises. You’ll know precisely what to expect before you decide anything.

  • A real conversation, not a price tag: guidance tailored to your case.
  • No obligation, no pressure: answers to your questions first.
  • A clear, written quote before anything moves forward.
Start your consultation → Call (806) 230-1889

“Let’s talk about what you need. The number comes after we understand your family’s situation, never before.”

Transparent flat pricing

One flat fee. Everything included.

$5,795all-inclusive

No estimates, no surprise add-ons, no hourly billing. One clear price covers everything your family needs to get real answers:

  • A complete examination by a board-certified forensic pathologist
  • Histology & laboratory analysis by Clinical Pathology Laboratories
  • Your full, written autopsy report
  • A personal consultation to walk you through every finding
  • Direct coordination with your funeral home
  • Transportation included within our local service area, up to 40 miles from Elgin, TX (additional miles $2.50/mi)
Simple, flexible terms: 50% to reserve your case, balance due two weeks later, automatically. Payment plans available, and we accept Apple Pay, cards, and Affirm. Quick and painless, start to finish.
Reserve your case → Call (806) 230-1889

“Unanswered, the cost is measured in years of wondering. This is the cost of knowing, and it’s fixed, in writing, before you decide.”

Clinical Pathology Laboratories NMS Labs
Laboratory partners

Histology for every private autopsy is performed by Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL). When toxicology is needed, it's run by NMS Labs, a nationally recognized forensic laboratory.

Authority you can lean on, delivered with care.

254
Texas counties served
24 hrs
Typical first response, day or night
100%
Board-certified forensic pathologists
Days
To preliminary answers, not weeks
American Board of Pathology
Independent & family-run
Accredited forensic laboratories
Licensed in Texas
★★★★★

“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!”

Laurel Coyle
Family served
Verified review
★★★★★

“We had so many unanswered questions. The thorough examination gave us the clarity we desperately needed.”

Sarah M.
Family served
Verified review
★★★★★

“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!”

Judge Donald J. Clark
Colorado County, TX
Verified review

★ Every review is a real, consented quote from families and officials we’ve served.

We’re not the county medical examiner. That’s the point.

The government medical examiner decides which deaths it will investigate. A private autopsy is yours to request, and yours to direct.

County Medical Examiner
A government office
Texas Autopsy Services
Independent & family-led
Decides whether to investigate, and can decline your case.
Always thorough: your case is never turned away for lack of “jurisdiction.”
Reports often take weeks to months, behind a lab backlog.
Preliminary answers in days; full report in about 4-5 weeks.
Not directed by you; limited direct communication.
Your report, your questions answered directly by our team.
Questions families ask

Answers, before you even call.

How quickly can you begin?

We respond within 24 hours and can often begin the same day you contact us. We know that when you’re waiting for answers, every day matters.

Will this delay the funeral?

No. Private autopsies are typically completed within 24–48 hours, and we coordinate directly with your funeral home throughout — so your planned services aren’t delayed.

What if the medical examiner already declined our case?

That’s one of the most common reasons families call us. The county declining doesn’t mean nothing can be done — it means the decision is now yours, and we’re here to help you make it.

How much does a private autopsy cost, and how does the process work?

A complete private autopsy is a flat $5,795 — all-inclusive, with no hourly billing and no surprise add-ons. That one price covers the full examination by a board-certified forensic pathologist, histology and laboratory analysis, your written report, a personal consultation to walk you through every finding, direct coordination with your funeral home, and transportation within 40 miles of Elgin, TX. The process is simple: you reach out and we respond within 24 hours; you sign the authorizations and we bring your loved one into our care; the pathologist performs the exam and shares preliminary answers within 24 hours; and your full, lab-confirmed report follows in about four to five weeks. To reserve your case, 50% is due up front with the balance two weeks later — payment plans are available, and we accept Apple Pay, major cards, and Affirm. If you’d rather talk it through first, we also offer a no-obligation consultation where we explain exactly what your case involves and what it costs before you decide anything.

Can I speak with someone directly?

Always. You’ll have direct contact with our team and can reach us with any question, at any point in the process.

Do you serve my area?

Yes — we provide private autopsy services to families across Texas, coordinating with local funeral homes wherever you are.

Respectful, professional coordination with funeral directors

For funeral directors

A reliable partner you can hand a family to with confidence: fast scheduling, clean coordination, dignified care, and clear communication every step of the way.

Coordinate a case → For funeral homes

When you’re ready, we’re here.

Day or night, you can talk to us. We’ll listen, explain your options, and help you find the answers you deserve.

Start your consultation → Call (806) 230-1889
Serving every Texas county

Private autopsies, county by county.

We serve families in all 254 Texas counties. Find yours on the map, or in the full directory below.

Travis County

Austin and Its Surrounding Communities Deserve Answers That Belong to the Family

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Private autopsy services in Texas’s largest metros

Serving families across the state’s major metropolitan areas, with local funeral-home coordination wherever you are.

Private autopsy services in every Texas county.

We serve families in all 254 Texas counties, coordinating with local funeral homes wherever you are. Select your county to learn more.

Central Texas

19 counties

Texas Hill Country

26 counties

North Texas

30 counties

East Texas

38 counties

Upper Gulf Coast

13 counties

South Texas

35 counties

Rio Grande Valley

4 counties

West Texas

48 counties

Texas High Plains

41 counties