The handbook gives you detailed information on the investigation and inquest procedures after a death. It is a complete and easy-to-understand resource which can be used by families and bereavement professionals.

It has been developed and shaped by bereaved families we work with, and helps prepare bereaved people for the inquest process in England and Wales.

The handbook includes 8 main sections:

• What is an inquest and how can this guide help you?
• Your rights and the body of your relative
• Legal advice
• The Inquest
• Particular circumstances of death
• Coping with a death and an inquest
• Can campaigning help?
• Further help and information

INQUEST Handbook ..

Please contact INQUEST directly if you have any questions about their handbook…. thanks!

The INQUEST handbook is a free and trusted guide for bereaved families and friends going through an inquest.

"The facts are laid out in a very accessible way and the explanations are clear and concise and helpful to families like ours, bewildered by the situation we find ourselves in."

Bereaved family member

About INQUEST

The charity was established in 1981.

It is a small charitable organisation and the only one in the UK that provides specialist advice services to bereaved people, lawyers, other advice and support agencies, the media, MPs and the public on contentious deaths and their investigations.