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What happens to a deceased persons jewelry and clothes they are wearing after an autopsy?

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Returned: If the person is autopsied - all belongings are either returned to the funeral home with the deceased or to the family directly. In some instances, jewerly may be left on the deceased.

Dr Friedlander and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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