WVDH Eliminates Delay for Death Certificates

The West Virginia Dept. of Health (DH) has announced a change in its certified death certificate issuance process aimed at improving access to vital records documentation for residents.
Effective immediately, West Virginia Health Statistics Center will begin fulfilling all orders for certified copies of death certificates, even when the cause and manner of death are listed as pending.
The update eliminates delays for families who need official documentation to handle urgent matters such as funeral…