Information for families This page is to help the families of the deceased (those who have died) to understand more about the work of the Birmingham and Solihull Coroner and the process they will follow when they investigate a death. Support information for families Why is the Coroner involved? Post mortems Interim Certificates of Cause of Death Pre-inquest Reviews (PIRs) Why is a Coroner's inquest needed? Other useful links About Birmingham and Solihull Coroner ServiceInquests - your right to legal representationTake a body out of England