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
20 June 2025
09:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
WILKINSON Mark Alan
Opening
24 April 2025
61 Years
Loughton, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
20 June 2025
09:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
MARSH James Phillip
Opening
29 May 2025
68 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
20 June 2025
09:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
MCKAY-FREESTONE Ben Robert
Opening
11 April 2025
42 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
20 June 2025
09:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
BURROWS Kenneth Albert
Opening
3 June 2025
95 Years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
20 June 2025
09:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
LEANEY Robert Charles
Opening
7 April 2025
75 Years
Brentwood, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
20 June 2025
09:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
NOBES Michael Peter
Opening
3 June 2025
71 Years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
20 June 2025
09:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
CURRIE John Donald
Opening
1 June 2025
75 Years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
20 June 2025
09:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
WARREN Cherisse
Opening
14 April 2025
53 Years
Stanford-le-Hope, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
20 June 2025
09:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
THOMPSON Wayne
Opening
8 June 2025
57 Years
Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
20 June 2025
09:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall