Post mortem delays leave families waiting on loved ones' remains

Situation can be 'chaotic' when trying to plan a funeral

The issue was raised in the Dáil by Independent Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae who said he personally knew of three families who have been affected by delays in organising their loved ones’ funerals. 

Families in Kerry have been left waiting for up to a week to get their loved ones’ remains back because of post mortem delays.

Funeral directors in the area have confirmed to the Irish Examiner that there have been a number of cases in recent months where there have been delays in funerals of people who have died suddenly because of delays in post mortem examinations.