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
15 September 2025
09:00am Court Room 2, Seax House
SMITH Abbigail Louise
Pre inquest review
16 February 2022
26 Years
Braintree, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
15 September 2025
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
PENNOCK Anthony John
Inquest hearing
28 April 2024
90 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
15 September 2025
10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House
LINDSAY John Richard
Inquest hearing
21 October 2023
79 Years
Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
15 September 2025
10:00am Court Room 3, Seax House
BENJAMIN Ronnie Boy
Inquest hearing
11 February 2024
18 Years
Kelvedon Hatch, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
15 September 2025
09:30am, Court Room 3, Seax House
LEADER Elaine Lesley
Opening
15 June 2025
80 Years
Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
15 September 2025
09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House
TERRY John George
Opening
14 August 2025
43 Years
London
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
12 September 2025
13:00pm Court Room 2, Seax House
DAVIDSON Steven Roy
Pre inquest review
12 March 2024
43 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
12 September 2025
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
MUNRO Frederick James
Pre inquest review
6 October 2024
40 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 September 2025
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
HOLDEN Bailey Mark
Inquest hearing
5 September 2024
17 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
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