The Public Mortuary is a facility, provided by the Council for HM Coroner, where bodies are stored pending post-mortem examination and any inquest. It is generally used in cases of death arising from accidents, crime, suspicious or unusual circumstances.

Her Majesty's Coroners Eastern District of London

You can also find information on our web site about the registration of deaths.

Contact us

Environmental Health
Environment and Regeneration
Waltham Forest Council
Sycamore House
Forest Road
Walthamstow  E17 4JF

email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
tel 020 8496 3000