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
22 May 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
DAY Carol Ann
Opening
28 April 2025
80 Years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
22 May 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
PODD Stephen James
Opening
30 April 2025
66 Years
Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
22 May 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
BEARMAN Derek Paul
Opening
27 November 2024
70 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
22 May 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
SOUSA Neuza Joze Rodrigues Abreu
Opening
1 May 2025
23 Years
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
22 May 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
DENNIS-EMENIKE Chinweoka Jesse
Opening
30 April 2025
21 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
22 May 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
GRAY Martin Donald
Opening
25 February 2025
67 Years
Hockley, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
22 May 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
CORNELIUS Colin
Opening
3 January 2025
68 Years
Braintree, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
22 May 2025
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
HOWARD John Ernest
Opening
9 May 2025
81 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
22 May 2025
11:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
BROAD Samantha
Documentary Inquest
2 May 2023
27 Years
Basildon, Essex
Drug Related Death
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
22 May 2025
10:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall