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
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
WHITTAKER Davina Mary
Opening
5 April 2024
89 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
MUNSON Cyril Albert
Opening
5 March 2024
92 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
ALLISON Lorraine Heather
Opening
4 November 2023
69 Years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
ASHFORD John Edward
Opening
25 June 2023
74 Years
Leigh on Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
GRIMWADE Stuart James
Opening
5 April 2024
51 Years
Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
POWELL Sandra Louise
Opening
27 November 2023
53 Years
Rochford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
SKODA Miroslav
Opening
20 December 2023
34 Years
Grays, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
WILDMAN Dean William
Opening
5 October 2023
50 Years
Bishop's Stortford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
DALY Dympna Mary
Opening
4 April 2024
85 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall