o The need to cope with the psychological distress of survivors o Legal problems affecting the surviving relatives -for example, those concerning inheritance, compensation, insurance and/or the remarriage of spouses • Capacity must exist for forensic investigation if a terrorist or criminal action is suspected or involved • Diplomatic procedures must be in place should the death of a foreigner render them necessary • Special care needs to be taken by those handing the cadavers of individuals who have recently died of: