How do I Arrange a Private Virtual Autopsy?
The consent form requires completion and signature by the family or person(s) requesting the virtual autopsy.
Page two of the form provides additional general information.
VA PMCT Consent Form – fillable
Print, fill, scan or fax consent form.
Step 2: physician signature
A virtopsy requires the use of a CT scan. Ontario law requires all CT scans to be ordered by a physician licensed to practice in Ontario regardless of the state of the patient. Please have the deceased’s former physician fill out a Requisition Form Fillable
Relevant medical information should be available as well to give a better result.
We can assist with this step if required.
Step 3: Body preparation
Preparations are to be discussed with the funeral director.
- This includes placing the body in a body pouch with a plastic zipper.
- Possible catheter placement into left common carotid artery
- Transportation logistics
The CT scan process takes less than 60 minutes and is done within 72 hours of the initial request.
Step 4: Payment and report with images
Post-mortems requested by family are not covered by OHIP.
- A $500 (Cdn) deposit is required.
- Visa, e-transfers and certified cheques are accepted.
- Payment is due upon delivery of final report and images.
Family is provided a post-mortem radiology report and both 2D and 3D images.
Please contact us for a price quotation.
Notice: Coroner Investigation
We do not accept cases related to coroner involvement such as:
- suspicious death
- sudden unexpected deaths
- deaths as a result of violence, accident or suicide
- deaths following pregnancy
- deaths that occurred due to fault or negligence of another.
- post-operative procedures
- death while in police custody
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