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
2 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
UPTON Lucy Cheri
Documentary Inquest
27 December 2024
26 Years
Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
2 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
BRENNAN David John
Documentary Inquest
27 November 2024
57 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
2 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
ROSINDELL Vera Winifred
Opening/ Documentary Inquest
19 May 2025
92 Years
Canvey Island, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
2 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
PARKER Henry Stuart
Opening/ Documentary Inquest
27 May 2025
62 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
2 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
SNELL Margaret Elizabeth
Opening/ Documentary Inquest
29 May 2025
84 Years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
2 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
DRAKE Shirley Gwendoline
Opening/ Documentary Inquest
30 May 2025
91 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
2 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
DOCKERILL Robert Henry
Opening/ Documentary Inquest
7 May 2025
80 Years
Brentwood, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
2 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
AWOOTAR Radhakrishnah
Opening/ Documentary Inquest
8 June 2025
79 Years
Ipswich, Suffolk
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
2 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
SALMON Kenneth Robert
Opening/ Documentary Inquest
10 June 2025
80 Years
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
2 July 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall