When You Need Answers After the Loss of a Loved One,
We Help You Find Clarity.

Losing a loved one can leave your family with difficult questions and uncertainty. Forensic Medicine Associates, Inc. provides compassionate, independent private autopsy services to help families understand what happened and move forward with confidence.

Our Physicians

Trusted by families seeking answers when they need them the most.

You Deserve Answers. You Deserve Closure.

When a loved one passes, families are often left wondering:

What really happened?
Was there an underlying condition that was missed?
Could something have been done differently?
Will we ever know the truth?

The uncertainty after a sudden loss can be overwhelming. At Forensic Medicine Associates, we believe every family deserves access to clear, reliable answers.

A private autopsy can provide the information needed to understand your loved one's death and bring peace of mind during one of life's most difficult moments.

a forensic pathologist talking with a family after a private autopsy

Compassionate Guidance Through a Difficult Process

We understand that requesting an autopsy is not something families expect to do. You may be navigating grief, confusion, and difficult decisions all at once.

Our team is here to guide you with compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Forensic Medicine Associates is led by board-certified forensic pathologists and experienced professionals who provide thorough, independent forensic evaluations, helping families gain clarity and confidence during an incredibly difficult time.

You don't have to face unanswered questions alone.

How the Process Works

A Simple Path Toward Understanding

Contact Our
Office

Reach out to our compassionate team. We will answer your questions, explain your options, and help you determine the next steps.

Choose the Right Autopsy Service

We offer several private autopsy options based on your family's needs and circumstances.

Arrange Transportation

We can coordinate the transportation process, as needed, and handle the details with care and professionalism.

Explore Our Autopsy Services

Why Families Choose Forensic Medicine Associates

Experience You Can Trust. Answers You Can Understand.

When questions remain after a loss, experience matters.
Our forensic pathologists bring decades of combined expertise in investigating unexpected deaths and providing families with accurate, understandable findings.

Our Commitment to Families:

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Compassion throughout the process
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Independent medical evaluation
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Thorough forensic examination
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Clear communication of findings
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Respect for your loved one and your family

"An Absolutely Top Notch Medical Facility. Dr. Marcel Castor, Claire Waliczek; cannot recommend this team highly enough!

They are Professional, Methodical, Compassionate & Patient at a time when my family needed them the most Forever grateful!"

— Ann M

"I am incredibly grateful to Forensic Medicine Associates for the professionalism, compassion, and expertise they showed my family during one of the most difficult times of our lives. After the passing of my aunt, we chose to have a private autopsy performed, and the team treated both our family and my aunt with the utmost dignity and respect.

From the very beginning, they were patient, understanding, and willing to answer our questions, helping us better understand the findings during a time filled with uncertainty. Their thorough examination and clear communication provided our family with valuable information and, most importantly, a sense of peace and closure.

Losing a loved one is never easy, but having caring professionals who are committed to honesty, accuracy, and compassion made an immeasurable difference. I highly recommend Forensic Medicine Associates to any family seeking independent forensic services. Their integrity, expertise, and genuine concern for the families they serve are truly exceptional."

— Karleshia B.

"Working with Forensic Medicine Associates, Inc. for a private autopsy was an excellent experience. From the initial consultation through the completion of the examination, I was very pleased with the level of expertise and respect shown throughout the entire process. I would recommend FMA to anyone in need of private autopsy services."

— James Bell, Deputy Coroner

“Forensic Medicine Associates, Inc. (FMA) provides exceptional private autopsy service that supports the family. FMA is understanding of the funeral home's operational workflow and does their best to accommodate the family and funeral home. I would not hesitate to refer families to their service."

— Cy Hume, President & CEO, A.S Turner & Sons Funeral Home

“Forensic Medicine Associates, Inc. has shown me incredible compassion, patience, and kindness throughout one of the hardest times in my life. Alma took the time to gather my son's medical records so Dr. Hellman could fully understand his history with sickle cell disease, and I always felt heard and supported. Even after meeting with me to review the autopsy findings, Alma and Dr. Hellman have continued to make themselves available to answer my questions and address my concerns. I will be forever grateful for the care, empathy, and professionalism they have shown my family."

— Alisha Lipsey, Kendale's Mom

What Answers Can Provide

Understanding Can Bring Peace of Mind

A private autopsy may help families:

a forensic pathologist taking samples of tissue and organs

Find Clarity

Understand the medical circumstances surrounding your loved one's death.

forensic pathologist looking at an X-ray while doing an autopsy

Gain Confidence

Know that you pursued every opportunity to find the truth.

mother and daughter hugging after the loss of a loved one

Begin Healing

Find closure by replacing uncertainty with answers.

Don't Let Unanswered Questions Keep You From Finding Closure

If you are searching for answers after the loss of a loved one, Forensic Medicine Associates is here to help.

Our experienced team provides compassionate guidance and thorough private autopsy services so your family can move forward with clarity and peace of mind.

When You Need Answers After the Loss of a Loved One,
We Help You Find Clarity.

You Deserve Answers. You Deserve Closure.

Compassionate Guidance Through a Difficult Process