In most cases, the attending doctor will issue the Medical Cause of Death Certificate and once you have this form, you can instruct the services of a funeral director. If the death was not due to natural causes and the Coroner has become involved, the body may be taken to a hospital mortuary for a post mortem or may be held there while an inquest takes places. In cases where the Coroner has become involved, they will provide you with the documentation you need and will advise when you can instruct funeral directing services.