This procedure is handled differently by the various Counties. However, in most cases, a signed death certificate accompanies the body when it is released by the Coroner. When there is insufficient information available to complete the death certificate, a "Pending Findings, Facts and Verdict" death certificate is issued that accompanies the body. This death certificate enables the funeral services and burial to take place while additional toxicology, microscopic slide preparation and examination, and investigation continue. At the culmination of these tests and investigation, the ruling is made based on all available information. A supplemental death certificate is then issued with the cause and manner of death ruling which supersedes the "Pending" death certificate.