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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
26 September 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall TREEND Gary Trevor Documentary Inquest 18 March 2023 55 years Canvey Island, Essex

Suicide 

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 September 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall HULME David John Documentary Inquest 11 July 2023 68 years Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Open

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 September 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall FERRARO Carlo Documentary Inquest 12 April 2023 63 years Harlow, Essex

Suicide 

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 September 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall FAIRCLOTH Dilwyn Rhys Opening/ Documentary Inquest 30 August 2023 73 years Colchester, Essex

Accident 

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 September 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall GRAHAME Iain Opening/ Documentary Inquest 4 September 2023 91 years Colchester, Essex

Accident due to frailty 

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 September 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall FENTON Richard Noel Opening/ Documentary Inquest 4 September 2023 85 years Chelmsford, Essex

Recognised complication of life saving surgery

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 September 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall BWERINOFA Kudakwashe Tyrone Opening/ Documentary Inquest 8 June 2023 25 years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Drugs related death

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 September 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall WEST Alfred John Opening/ Documentary Inquest 7 September 2023 90 years Harlow, Essex

Complications of life saving surgery

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 September 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall BRETT Hilary Eleanor Opening/ Documentary Inquest 6 September 2023 92 years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Accident 

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 September 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall ILLINGWORTH Ann Opening/ Documentary Inquest 9 September 2023 83 years Basildon, Essex

Accident due to Frailty