When the death is sudden, unexpected or unnatural (including industrial diseases) then it will be referred to the Coroner responsible for the district where the death occurred. The Coroner may agree with the deceased’s own doctor that they can issue a Medical Cause of Death Certificate, therefore registration can take place as soon as this certificate has been received. or The Coroner will arrange for an examination of the deceased to determine the cause of death and will inform the appropriate Registry Office directly of this information, allowing registration to be completed. or The Coroner will arrange for an examination and collect evidence to open an Inquest to determine the cause of death. After the Inquest, the Coroner will register the death. An Interim Death Certificate can be requested until this takes place.