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
12 September 2023
09:30am Court room 1 Seax House
RIORDAN Jean Doreen
Opening
22 August 2023
87 Years
Southend, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 September 2023
14:00pm Court room 1 Seax House
BOWEN Paul Alexander
Pre inquest review
5 September 2022
36 years
South Ockendon, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
8 September 2023
10:00am Court room 1 Seax House
KING Mary Rose
Inquest hearing
10 September 2021
84 years
Harlow, Essex
Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
7 September 2023
10:00am Court room 2 Seax House
TIPPER Rodney Jonathan
Inquest hearing
15 October 2022
56 years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
7 September 2023
10:00am Court room 1 Seax House
KING Mary Rose
Inquest hearing
10 September 2021
84 years
Harlow, Essex
Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
7 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
GRIEVE Hilary Bernadette
Opening
19 August 2023
64 Years
London
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
7 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
MADIGAN Peter
Opening
13 June 2023
90 years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
7 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
LANE Rosina
Opening
13 August 2023
80 years
Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
7 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
VINCE John Edward
Opening
21 June 2023
55 years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
7 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall