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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
28 August 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BISHOP John William Documentary Inquest 17 February 2025 91 Years Walton on the Naze, Essex

Suicide
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 MILLS Christopher Charles Documentary Inquest 1 February 2025 80 Years Chelmsford, Essex

Industrial Disease
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 JAVANI Parisa Documentary Inquest 21 December 2024 39 Years Basildon, Essex

Open
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 DRUMMOND Tania Louise Documentary Inquest 23 December 2024 45 Years Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Accident
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 COSTEN Elaine Anne Documentary Inquest 21 December 2024 66 Years Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Accident
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 WARD Andrew William Documentary Inquest 30 January 2025 61 Years Braintree, Essex

Open
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 CHRISTOU Pany Documentary Inquest 24 August 2024 52 Years Colchester, Essex

Suicide
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 LINDA Kelly Lillian Documentary Inquest 10 March 2025 44 Years Tilbury, Essex

Drug related death
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
28 August 2025 11:45am Court Room 2, Seax House HUGHES Dean Martin Documentary Inquest 18 September 2024 42 Years Colchester, Essex

Open
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
28 August 2025 12:15pm Court Room 2, Seax House ROLFE Rebecca Maureen Documentary Inquest 21 June 2024 27 Years Maldon, Essex

Drug Related Death