Contact the BC Coroners Service
Last updated on May 15, 2026By Email (click on the appropriate button):
For family members and close contacts who require assistance from the Coroners Service
For the public to obtain a Coroner's Report or submit an information request
For all requests from reporters and/or media
For agencies, health authorities and other professionals needing to send or request documentation
For funeral homes needing to send documentation
or receive assistance
For law enforcement agencies to send documentation or receive assistance
By Phone/Fax:
General Inquiries
The following numbers are staffed during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday):
- 1 866 200-2676 (Toll free from within Canada and the U.S.)
- + 1 778 309-9685 (From outside North America)
Report a Death
For initial reports of new deaths, please call:
- 1 855 207-0637 or 604-815-4090.
Fax Numbers
All BCCS-related faxes should be sent to:
- 250 953-0472 or
- 1-833-396-3400 (Toll-free)
By Mail:
Office of the Chief Coroner
Dr. Jatinder (Taj) Baidwan, Chief Coroner
Address: PO Box 9259, Stn Prov Govt / Victoria, BC V8W 9J4
- To respond to recommendations from a Coroner’s Report or Verdict at Inquest, or bring a matter to the attention of the Chief Coroner, please email ChiefCoronerCorrespondence@gov.bc.ca.
Burnaby HQ
Address: Metrotower II Suite 800 - 4720 Kingsway / Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2
Media Contact
Email: CoronerMedia@gov.bc.ca
Feedback, Concerns and Complaints
Do you have some feedback to share? There are several ways to resolve concerns about the service we deliver. If you have a concern, it is best to raise it as soon as possible with the coroner. If you are unable to resolve the concern, you can ask to be put in contact with their supervisor. The coroner can supply you with contact information for the supervisor. You can also call the general inquiries number listed above to reach the supervisor. This can allow concerns to be resolved quickly and can contribute to a positive experience for both you and those in the Coroners Service.
If you believe your concerns have not been addressed by the coroner and supervisor, you may submit a formal complaint by email with your concerns and the details of what occurred to BCCSComplaints@gov.bc.ca. If you do not have access to email, you can send it to the fax number listed above or by mail to the Burnaby HQ. Please ensure that it is labelled as a formal complaint.
Office of the Ombudsperson
If you believe the Coroners Service’s response is unfair, unreasonable or inconsistent with relevant policy, procedures or legislation, you may wish to raise your concerns with the Office of the Ombudsperson. The Ombudsperson is an independent Officer of the B.C. Legislature who impartially investigates complaints from the public to ensure people are treated fairly in the delivery of government services. For more information, visit their website at www.bcombudsperson.ca or call 1-800-567-3247.