No, you don’t. If it was yours or the deceased person’s wish to use a specific funeral director and unfortunately their death has been sudden and unexpected and they had to be taken to a hospital for a post mortem by the coroner, you do not have to use the services of this funeral director for the funeral arrangements. The funeral director who took care of your loved one via the Police or Coroner is appointed by the Coroner for this role only. Appointment of a funeral director to carry out your wishes is the sole responsibility of the person taking responsibility for the arrangements.