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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
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House WASH Linda Anne Opening 6 August 2025 73 Years Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House LONSDALE William Leonard Garrod Opening 15 June 2025 32 Years Little Hallingbury, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House EASTERBROOK David Thomas Opening 2 August 2025 43 Years Rayleigh, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House HARRISON Raymond John Opening 16 April 2025 88 Years Halstead, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House STAINES Joan Eileen Opening 13 February 2025 90 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House TWIGG Karl Francis Opening 27 January 2025 53 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House HALFORD Stephen Charles Opening 10 June 2025 69 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House BROOKER Peter Leonard Documentary Inquest 11 July 2025 71 Years Colchester, Essex

Recognised complication of necessary surgery.

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House PRATT Douglas Frederick Documentary Inquest 17 July 2025 84 Years Harlow, Essex

Mesothelioma of unknown origin.

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House WYLIE Charles Vasant Documentary Inquest 30 November 2024 60 Years Basildon, Essex

Accident.