Embalming can limit certain tests, but it doesn’t always prevent a private autopsy from providing meaningful answers. Learn what changes after embalming, what can still be evaluated, and the next steps families can take.

When the medical examiner declines an autopsy, families are often left with painful questions and no clear options. This guide explains when you can request a private autopsy, who can authorize it, what it costs, and how EPIARX coordinates the process so families get answers that stand up medically and legally.

When a loved one dies, understanding the autopsy report and any genetic findings can bring clarity and peace. This guide from EPIARX explains what the report includes, how to interpret medical language, and why these details matter for your family’s health, legal matters, and healing. Learn how to request the full report, preserve samples, and take meaningful next steps.

Grief doesn’t end with the service. At EPIARX, we help families find clarity through grief support groups, mental health resources, private autopsies, and DNA preservation. Explore tools for healing after loss in our Resource Center.

When conventional autopsies leave families without answers, molecular autopsy steps in. Using advanced DNA sequencing, Epiarx helps identify hidden genetic causes of sudden death, especially in unexplained cardiac or neurologic cases. Discover how genetic insights can reveal what traditional pathology cannot, guiding families toward clarity, prevention, and peace of mind.

Virtual autopsy and robotic biopsy offer a new non-invasive approach to post-mortem care. Learn how CT/MRI imaging transforms autopsy practice, the pros and limitations, and how EPIARX stays updated on these innovations to empower families with informed choices.

When soft tissues fail, dental DNA can still speak. Protected by resilient enamel and dentin, the pulp inside teeth preserves genetic material even weeks after death, making it a powerful resource for forensic investigations, identity verification, and legacy preservation. Learn how EPIARX helps families and professionals uncover genetic truths long after life has ended.

Digital innovation is transforming how families access post-mortem care. At EPIARX, virtual consultations, faster reporting, and nationwide coordination bring clarity and compassion to the autopsy process, no matter where you are.

When someone passes unexpectedly, families are often left with questions. Post-mortem DNA testing offers clarity, health insights, and legacy preservation. EPIARX helps you preserve what matters most, even after loss.

When a loved one passes unexpectedly, families are often left with lingering questions. An autopsy can provide those answers, offering clarity, closure, and even life-saving insight for surviving relatives.

As a funeral director, you are in a unique position to guide families through this decision. That starts with understanding the autopsy process and dispelling common fears.

We recently submitted for publication a case report on this very topic. The case involved an 82-year-old man who had experienced fever and cough for five days before his passing. His body had been embalmed prior to autopsy.