“According to this profile, Obama allegedly had a long phone conversation with the wife of his chef, Tafari, who “drowned.” Obama is said to have tried to dissuade her from doing the autopsy.”
I don’t think Tafari’s wife will have much say in it. According to Massachuchets law it is Discretionary
“An autopsy may be required by law in deaths that may have medical and legal issues. They include deaths that are unexpected. This may include the sudden death of a healthy child or adult.”
https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/autopsy-laws-by-state