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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
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 WARWICK Kathleen Elizabeth Opening 22 June 2025 77 Years Cambridge, Cambridgeshire