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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
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BIKAVA Anita Documentary Inquest 20 August 2024 72 Years Colchester, Essex

Natural Causes
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House HANSEN Iris Christine Opening/ Documentary Inquest 22 June 2025 90 Years Chigwell, Essex

Open
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House RODRIGO Kandanaarechchige Dona Chitra Opening/ Documentary Inquest 5 June 2025 82 Years Epping, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House LAMB Robert Opening/ Documentary Inquest 20 February 2025 83 Years Billericay, Essex

Open
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House CAFFERTY John Patrick Opening/ Documentary Inquest 16 June 2025 75 Years Basildon, Essex

Recognised Complications of Necessary Surgery
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House JACQUES Christine Mary Elizabeth Opening/ Documentary Inquest 22 June 2025 94 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House CLEARY Eileen Margaret Opening/ Documentary Inquest 25 June 2025 77 Years Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House REED Yvonne Ann Opening/ Documentary Inquest 4 July 2025 81 Years Harlow, Essex

Recognised side effects of Necessary Treatment
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House MORRIS Caron Ann Opening/ Documentary Inquest 6 July 2025 64 Years Harlow, Essex

Recognised side effects of Necessary Treatment
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House JACKSON Hazel Mary Opening/ Documentary Inquest 5 July 2025 92 Years Harlow, Essex

Natural Causes