The Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) investigates deaths that occur in the county, including deaths due to violent means, are unattended or suspicious, in-custody deaths, deaths due to a public health threat, and deaths where identity is an issue. This includes deaths of individuals without a physician available and willing to sign the death certificate. Investigations may include medical record review, external examination, radiography, toxicology and/or autopsy. Following investigation, the MEO determines cause and manner of death and certifies the death certificate.
Main phone number: 913-826-3510
Phone number to report a death: 913-826-3511
The Medical Examiner's Office is located at 11894 S. Sunset Drive in Olathe.
FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Call 844-684-6333 for application assistance, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time. Multilingual services are available.
