Frequently Asked Questions

Can I come to the Ross County Coroner’s Office to view or identify my loved one?
It is recommended that if a family member or loved one wish to view a decedent, it is done at a funeral home or cremation facility as we do not have the same resources as those facilities. Confirmation of a decedent’s identity must occur before they can be released to the funeral home or cremation facility. We will work with family and funeral directors to get a decedent released from our facility as quickly as possible.

Positive identification is confirmed through scientific means such as fingerprints, radiology, dental, or DNA comparison. In some cases, the next of kin may be contacted by the Ross County Coroner's Office to come in a make a visual identification of their loved one by viewing a photograph. The next of kin will sign a confirmation form confirming the identification of the decedent.
Is every person who dies in Ross County considered a Coroner’s case?
My relative/loved one is at the Coroner's Office. What should I do now?
Will an autopsy be performed on every decedent on which the Coroner's Office has taken jurisdiction?
How long does it take for a death ruling to be made?
How can coroner records be obtained?
Where can copies of death certificates be obtained?

Get in Touch with Us

Ross County, Ohio Coroner

(740) 775-7464

Address:
217 Delano Ave., Suite A
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Email:
rosscountycoroner@rosscountyohio.gov