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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
11 September 2025 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House STURGEON Leonard John Inquest hearing 21 July 2024 95 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub SIZER Gerald Christopher Opening 15 August 2025 89 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub MARSHALL Doris Winifred Opening 29 August 2025 100 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub MANDIE Ashleigh Opening 30 May 2024 50 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub MOSS Susan Jayne Opening 24 August 2025 67 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub HOOD Peter David Opening 22 June 2025 78 Years Brentwood, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub SALTER Alexander Joseph Opening 21 August 2025 28 Years London
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub BURGESS Robyn Terina Rebecca Opening 22 June 2025 2 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub HUNT Tony Albert Opening 2 September 2025 85 Years Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub BUXTON Glen Jason Opening 23 August 2025 51 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex