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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
4 April 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House COHEN-BLUM Ursula Maria Documentary Inquest 28 August 2024 72 Years Chelmsford, Essex

Recognised Complication of Necessary Surgery
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 April 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House HOSKEN Emma Joanne Documentary Inquest 30 October 2024 36 Years Canvey Island, Essex

Drug Related Death
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 April 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House SCHARTAU Jean Susan Documentary Inquest 16 January 2025 74 Years Harlow, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 April 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House STEWARD Shelley Anne Documentary Inquest 11 May 2024 53 Years Colchester, Essex

Suicide
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 April 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House CARTER Gary Alan Documentary Inquest 3 August 2024 45 Years Laindon , Essex

Suicide
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 April 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House SCOTT Graham Matthew Documentary Inquest 20 February 2025 84 Years Benfleet, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 April 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House CALLUM Valerie Olive Documentary Inquest 4 June 2024 77 Years Colchester, Essex

Road Traffic Collision
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 April 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House FULLER Peter Jack Documentary Inquest 14 September 2024 91 Years Harlow, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 April 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House MILTON Edward Peter Documentary Inquest 1 January 2025 65 Years South Ockendon, Essex

Suicide
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 April 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House GREENE Michael James Documentary Inquest 27 December 2024 69 Years Basildon, Essex

Recognised Side Effect of Necessary Treatment