Lehigh County Coroner's Office & Forensic Center

02/08/2026

The LCCO&FC brought home some medals from the Cetronia Ambulance Corps Super Sunday Food Competition!

Mac and Cheese — 3rd Place
Salsa — 3rd Place
Double Chocolate Cajun & Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies — 1st Place AND 3rd Place (clearly overachievers)
Chili — No official medal… but 1st Place for our flavor buds

Proud of our team — showing up for the community and apparently dominating the snack table too.

Great job by the staff of the LCCO&FC!

02/06/2026

Be safe and stay warm!

02/04/2026

Honored and grateful to be named one of the Lehigh Valley’s Most Influential by The Morning Call.

It is truly an honor to be included alongside so many respected leaders and individuals who are making a difference throughout our community.

This recognition belongs to the incredible staff of the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center, who serve families with professionalism, compassion, and dignity every single day. I am proud to lead such a dedicated team committed to our community during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Thank you to The Morning Call for this recognition, and thank you to the residents of Lehigh County for your continued trust.

— Coroner Daniel A. Buglio, D-ABMDI

We asked for nominations for the Lehigh Valley’s most influential people, and you responded. See who made the list.

02/03/2026

Behind every number is a family experiencing loss.

The statistics we share each month represent more than cases — they represent mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, and friends who are deeply missed.

Our team at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center is committed to treating every individual entrusted to our care with dignity, respect, and compassion. We understand that for families, this is not data — it is personal, and it is painful.

While transparency in our work matters, so does humanity. We stand with the families we served this month and offer our sincere condolences.

01/28/2026

A Coroner’s Office accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME)?

YES — it can be done.
YES — it WAS done.
And YES — we are continuing our FULL NAME accreditation!

This is the gold standard in our profession and reflects the incredible work of the LCCO&FC team every single day. From investigations to autopsies to family support —
excellence is not an option; it’s our expectation.

Proud of this team. Proud to serve.

With appreciation,

Daniel A. Buglio, D-ABMDI
Lehigh County Coroner

01/26/2026

The staff of the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center extend our deepest sympathy to the families who have lost loved ones during this recent winter weather.

These tragedies are heartbreaking, and we see firsthand the impact sudden loss has on families in our community. Please take winter conditions seriously — cold temperatures and snow removal can place dangerous strain on the body, especially for older adults and those with health conditions.

Check on loved ones, take breaks, and ask for help when needed. Our thoughts remain with these families during this difficult time.

01/26/2026

January 25–31, 2026, is Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week.

The entire staff of the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center proudly serves the residents of Lehigh County and beyond with compassion, respect, integrity, and care.

Giving families our very best when they are at their worst is not just what we do — it is the only way we do it.

Thank you to the dedicated professionals of the LCCO&FC for your service, commitment, and unwavering compassion!

This week is yours! You all earned it! You all deserve it!

01/25/2026

Some of the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center storm staff working county-wide today.

A team of truly dedicated professionals serving with compassion, professionalism, and commitment.

01/23/2026

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center fleet is fully stocked and storm-ready, ensuring we can respond without delay throughout the duration of the winter weather. Our team remains prepared to serve the community with care, professionalism, and reliability. Be safe, everyone!

01/22/2026

As a winter storm approaches, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center hopes our services will not be needed and that everyone in our community remains safe, warm, and well.

Should the need arise, our team is fully staffed and prepared to respond without delay—working with families, first responders, healthcare partners, and public safety agencies to ensure care, coordination, and support during difficult moments.

Our commitment is to be present, prepared, and compassionate for the entire Lehigh County community, no matter the conditions.

01/19/2026

Today, the staff of the LCCO&FC honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of justice, service, and humanity.

While our administrative offices are closed in observance of the holiday, the staff of the LCCO&FC remains on duty 24/7, continuing the mission to serve the community with dignity and compassion.

01/13/2026