Why does it take so long to get a death certificate?

Q: If the Medical Examiner can do an autopsy and release the body to a funeral home for burial within 72 hours, why does it take a month (or more) to get the pathology report and death certificate?

The simple answer is: because that is how long it takes.  Things are not always simple so here is a more complete answer.

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