Family members may object to an autopsy based on religious, cultural, or other beliefs. Our Forensic Pathologists will make every effort to honor the wishes of next-of-kin, and are experienced in accommodating requests to mitigate various aspects of the procedure. However, if the physician’s duty to the citizens of Mississippi cannot be fulfilled without performing an autopsy, the family would be offered an opportunity to petition the courts before the autopsy is performed, whenever possible.
