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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
9 June 2025 10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House TAYLOR Carol Ann Inquest hearing 21 November 2023 75 Years Epping, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
9 June 2025 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House FLATT Colin Harold Inquest hearing 7 September 2021 81 Years Tolleshunt Knights, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
6 June 2025 13:00pm Court Room 1, Seax House DAVIDSON Steven Roy Pre inquest review 12 March 2024 43 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
6 June 2025 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House JAMES Gloria Jean Pre inquest review 3 February 2024 65 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
6 June 2025 13:00pm Court Room 2, Seax House HOLDEN Bailey Mark Pre inquest review 5 September 2024 17 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
5 June 2025 10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House LANCASTER Paul James Inquest hearing 25 March 2024 62 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
5 June 2025 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House TAYLOR Scott Darren Pre inquest review 13 August 2022 31 Years Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
5 June 2025 12:30 pm Court Room 2, Seax House GRAY Nicholas Alan Inquest hearing 24 July 2023 63 Years Braintree, Essex

CONCLUSION ONLY

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House LANCASTER Paul James Inquest hearing 25 March 2024 62 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House MORRIS Enid Jane Opening 17 December 2024 92 Years Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex