Unclaimed bodies

Unclaimed bodies are deceased individuals whose families or legal representatives have not come forward to claim or identify them within a certain period. When someone dies without known relatives or contacts, or if the family cannot be located or refuses to claim the body, the body is considered unclaimed. Authorities often handle such cases by storing the body temporarily and then arranging for proper disposition, which may include burial or cremation, often at public expense. The process ensures respectful treatment and allows for identification and resolution when possible.