Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) uses body transportation firms to safely and compassionately move people who have died.

How the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) investigates sudden, unexpected or unexplained deaths in Alberta.

This office investigates deaths in Alberta, issues death documents related to investigations, and provides education and training.

How to order documents related to an Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) investigation of a death.

Members of the public and health professionals must report an unexpected or unexplained death they witnessed, following these steps.