Unclaimed deceased persons

NL Health Services is responsible for overseeing the disposition of unclaimed remains in accordance with the Provincial Health Authority Actand the Provincial Health Authority Regulations.

NL Health Services handles unclaimed human remains with dignity and respect and takes steps to identify and contact individuals who may be entitled to claim the remains, prior to posting information to this webpage.

As needed, information regarding unclaimed deceased persons will be posted to this webpage for five days, as per the provincial government regulations. If you have questions about information posted to this webpage, please contact:

• Phone: 709-725-7474
• Email: FinalArrangements@nlhealthservices.ca

Please note that this phone and email are monitored Monday to Friday (excluding  statutory holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Messages or emails will be returned during regular business hours.

Personal information and personal health information on this webpage are disclosed for the purpose of identifying the deceased individual or identifying the next of kin, family, or friends of the deceased individual. Personal information is disclosed under the under the authority of paragraphs 68(1)(d) and/or (q) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. Personal health information is disclosed under the authority of paragraphs 38(a), (b), and/or (c) of the Personal Health Information Act. Should you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of this personal information and personal health information, please contact 709-777-8025 or privacy@nlhealthservices.ca