Attendance at Inquests: Inquests are public hearings and physical attendance at the Coroners Court is always open to all, including the public and members of the press. Remote attendance via Microsoft Teams is available to participants such as Witnesses, Interested Persons and Legal Representatives with the Coroner’s prior express approval. In line with guidance from the Chief Coroner remote attendance for non-participants such as members of the public or press is something that can be considered by the Coroner but does require a formal written request which should be made well in advance of the hearing and should be accompanied with written reasons as to why such remote (as opposed to physical attendance) is necessary, the Coroner will then consider whether to grant the request (having regard to the Interests of Justice, relevant regulations and guidance).
We have prepared some information all about Inquests for families and witnesses. These are the upcoming Inquests and Inquest Openings for Essex Coroner’s Service.
Please note:
Inquests, Inquest Openings and Pre-Inquest Reviews for Essex are usually held in open court in Chelmsford.
This list is published each working day by 5pm, giving Inquest Hearings two days in advance. Inquest Openings, Pre-Inquest Reviews and Documentary Inquests are listed for the following working day only.
We work hard to make sure these lists are accurate. Sometimes changes are unavoidable.
Inquests timings are not confirmed until the Inquest is officially opened. The media should not publish any details of the deceased until after the Inquest is opened.
The search covers Inquests from last month and any available future dates. Any requests for Inquests prior to last month should be directed to essex.coronersservice@essex.gov.uk
You can search for a specific inquest by using one or more of the search options below.
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
RUNDELL David John
Inquest hearing
12 June 2023
51 Years
Grays
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
10:30am Court Room 2, Seax House
FLANAGAN Ryan Michael
Inquest hearing
23 March 2021
37 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
25 April 2024
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
HUNTER Sheila
Inquest hearing
7 April 2023
92 Years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
25 April 2024
10:30am Court Room 2, Seax House
FLANAGAN Ryan Michael
Inquest hearing
23 March 2021
37 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
25 April 2024
10:00am Court Room 3, Library Hib, County Hall
JOSHI Hiren Ramesh
Inquest hearing
17 July 2023
43 Years
Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
25 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House
PYTCHES Julie Anne
Pre inquest review
14 October 2023
63 Years
uckhurst Hill, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
24 April 2024
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
WEIGHMAN Daniel Gordon
Inquest hearing
6 January 2023
38 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
24 April 2024
10:30am Court Room 2, Seax House
FLANAGAN Ryan Michael
Inquest hearing
23 March 2021
37 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
24 April 2024
10:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall