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An autopsy is not required to initiate a wrongful death claim. However, there are very specific instances defined by Georgia law where an autopsy must be performed following a death. While autopsies are not necessary, the information discovered can be beneficial in showing that the negligence of another person caused your loved one’s untimely death. …