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The coroner service exists as a service to the living. The coroner investigates and establishes the circumstances and causes of a death for the benefit of:
   
» the bereaved, who wish to know how their family member came to die (the circumstances) and how those circumstances came about (the causes)
» medical science, so that it can learn from the circumstances and causes to as to advance medical care and to avoid future errors
» the public, who wish to be assured that the unexplained or violent death of one of its members is properly investigated in a manner that respects the needs of the bereaved and of medical science.

Coroner

The Coroner for Pembrokeshire is Mark Layton. His jurisdiction is over the full extent of the administrative County and the coastal waters surrounding it.

When he is not available, his work is carried out by his Deputy Coroner, Gareth Lewis - an experienced solicitor. Both are experienced solicitors.

 
 
 
Office Staff

The administration of the coroner's office is carried out by Peter Evans and Dave Friend. For historical reasons, they are known as 'Coroner's Clerks'. Normally, one or the other
will be the person first seen or spoken to when calling at or phoning the office. They have certain limited powers delegated to them by the coroner and will be able to
give information about the progress of an investigation.

The relief Clerk is Tony Eden.

The Coroner’s Officer employed by the police is Jeremy Davies. He can be contacted at Milford Haven Police Station (mornings only) – Telephone 0845 3302000.

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