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
11 July 2025
09:45am Court Room 2, Seax House
WAGER David
Opening
24 June 2025
68 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
CURRIE Brian Anthony
Opening
21 April 2025
51 Years
Braintree, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
BRADFORD Denis Reginald
Opening
14 April 2025
93 Years
Frinton on Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
DYMOCK Mark Philip Donald
Opening
28 March 2025
53 Years,
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
YOUNG Anthony Bruce
Opening
8 June 2025
56 Years
Waltham Abbey, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
STEADY Patricia Phyllis
Opening
12 June 2025
91 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
WRIGHT Ronald Alfred
Opening
9 April 2025
88 Years
Clacton on Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
WATTS Garry Michael
Opening
25 April 2025
40 Years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
LAMONT Mark Anthony Lawrence
Opening
26 June 2025
48 Years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall