jurisdiction. However I am someone who likes to see technology for myself and I was amazed by the science and pleased to know that they have worked hard to be certain that it delivers the same result that a classical autopsy would. Having a noninvasive option is much better for both the deceased and the family, so this is great for the future. ” Jon Nottingham of iGene added: “We would be pleased to show other funeral directors around our Digital Autopsy facilities as they open up across the UK to help them understand the benefits of Digital Autopsy for bereaved families.” iGene recently opened their second Digital Autopsy facility in Bradford. The new, multi-million pound centre is housed at the modern Public and Forensic Mortuary in Burnham Avenue, Bradford. Dr Alan Fletcher, Head of Medical Science at iGene, added: “The new Digital Autopsy Facility in Bradford will not only complement
the current arrangements for coronial investigation, but offer people an unrivalled opportunity moving forwards to avoid an invasive post mortem. Digital Autopsy represents a tremendous compassionate step forward in establishing the cause of death. It is non or minimally invasive, therefore avoiding having to dissect the body, and it can facilitate the earlier release of bodies for burial or cremation, which is also an important factor for grieving families.” Approximately 550,000 deaths are recorded in England and Wales each year alone, of which more than 200,000 are classified as medico legal. iGene believes that Digital Autopsies will become the first line intervention in post-mortem investigation and more than 70% of the cases could be concluded with Digital Autopsy alone. In the future a more targeted, invasive post mortem may be only required where Digital Autopsy cannot provide all information required.
New hearse for Staffords Funeral Directors Mr Jonathan Stafford and Mr Nevin Stafford of Staffords Funeral Directors, Dublin taking delivery of a new 6 door limousine based on the Mercedes W212 series from Mr Gerard Duffy of Duffy Coachbodies Dundalk Ltd. Duffy Coachbodies would like to thank Staffords for their continuing support and wish them every success in the future FuneralTimes | 73