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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
21 August 2025 11:30am Court Room 2, Seax House LAYZELL Angela Rose Documentary Inquest 18 March 2025 48 Years Maldon, Essex

Suicide.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 August 2025 12:00pm Court Room 2, Seax House ENGLISH-DART Eric Roy Documentary Inquest 19 June 2025 20 Days Basildon, Essex

Open.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 August 2025 12:30pm Court Room 2, Seax House PHILLIPS John Grant Documentary Inquest 30 June 2025 70 Years Marks Tey, Essex

Suicide.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House CORNELIUS Colin Documentary Inquest 3 January 2025 68 Years Braintree, Essex

Drug related death.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House CLARK Linda Joyce Documentary Inquest 6 September 2024 73 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Side effect of necessary treatment.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BURN Robert William Documentary Inquest 17 July 2025 76 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Mesothelioma of unknown origin.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House FOX Una May Documentary Inquest 8 July 2025 89 Years Ongar, Essex

Accident.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House COOK Roy Joseph Documentary Inquest 18 July 2025 92 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Recognised complication of necessary surgery.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House HOWARD Roy Thomas Documentary Inquest 27 June 2025 69 Years Waltham Abbey, Essex

Mesothelioma of unknown origin.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House Belchambers Robert Documentary Inquest 13 January 2025 90 Years Chelmsford, Essex

Asbestos exposure of unknown origin.