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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 June 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House MILLS Christopher Charles Opening 1 February 2025 80 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House DALTON Pauline Rosina Opening 30 December 2024 67 Years South Ockendon, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House ABDELKARIM Abdelrahman Opening 24 May 2025 34 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House CASH Paul George Opening 20 January 2025 58 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 10:30am Court Room 2, Seax House PETERS Shaun Antony Documentary Inquest 14 October 2024 64 Years Colchester, Essex

Suicide
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 11:00am Court Room 2, Seax House CASE Donald Documentary Inquest 4 October 2024 68 Years Romford, London

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BURCHETT James Thomas Documentary Inquest 15 February 2025 77 Years Harlow, Essex

Natural Causes with exposure to Asbestos
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House WING Barrie Robert Documentary Inquest 3 February 2025 72 Years Harlow, Essex

Industrial Disease
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House WESTWOOD Sheila Margaret Documentary Inquest 12 January 2025 69 Years Chelmsford, Essex

Mesothelioma of unknown origin
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
4 June 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House PERRY Susan Jeanette Documentary Inquest 24 February 2025 66 Years Harlow, Essex

Recognised side effects of necessary treatment