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Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner investigates the cause and manner of death for deaths that occur under violent, suspicious, or unexplained circumstances.

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Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Phone

Boston (617) 267-6767
Boston Toll-Free (800) 962-7877

Administrative Business Offices open M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Westfield (413) 538-6213
Westfield Toll-Free (800) 445-5889

Administrative Business Offices open M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Cape (508) 539-2200

Administrative Business Offices open M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Fax

Boston Fax (617) 266-6763
Westfield Fax (413) 538-6862
Cape Fax (508) 539-0283

Address

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Headquarters
720 Albany St.
Boston , MA 02118
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Westfield Office
178 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
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Cape Office
1 Simpkins Road
Sandwich, MA 02563
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Who we serve

We work with families and funeral homes to provide information to those affected by sudden or traumatic loss. We also provide forensic services to assist law enforcement and public health.

What would you like to do?

Find information to get you started  Find information about autospy reports  Find information about death certificates 

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