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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
3 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BUNN Margaret Ida Opening/ Documentary Inquest 11 August 2025 86 Years Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
3 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House HORTON Alan Geoffrey Opening/ Documentary Inquest 15 August 2025 78 Years Colchester, Essex

Narrative conclusion
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
3 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House CHEVALIER Daphne Joyce Opening/ Documentary Inquest 17 August 2025 83 Years Harlow, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
3 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House FRANCIS Gary Steven Opening/ Documentary Inquest 17 August 2025 48 Years Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Narrative conclusion
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 September 2025 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House RIVERS Neil Anthony Opening 18 August 2025 48 Years Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 September 2025 10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House MAGEE Simon Paul Inquest hearing 26 February 2024 53 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
28 August 2025 10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House DIXON Sarah Louise Inquest hearing 8 May 2025 42 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
28 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BOOMER Cathryn Elizabeth Opening 18 May 2025 59 Years Saffron Walden, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
28 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House SKEELS Keith Richard Opening 21 July 2025 59 Years Theydon Bois, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
28 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House TEMPLE Leo Opening 10 August 2025 55 Years Colchester, Essex