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Essex Coroner's Service

Investigating sudden, unexpected deaths and treasure finds in Essex

Inquests

Find out about attending Inquests and search for upcoming Inquests

What does the Coroner do?

Find information about the coroner in Essex

What to do when someone dies

Information, advice and guidance on what to do when someone dies in Essex

What happens when a death is reported to the Coroner?

Information about investigations, inquests and post mortems

For jurors

What to expect if you have asked to be a juror at an inquest, and how to claim expenses

Refer a death to the Coroner: For GP's and hospice doctors

When and how professionals should refer deaths to the Coroner

For funeral directors

Tell us you're the nominated funeral director, apply to take a body abroad or repatriate a body

Report a treasure find

Report a treasure find in Essex

Find us or contact us

Get in touch, or attend an inquest at Seax House in Chelmsford