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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
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House HOWE Peter Documentary Inquest 21 November 2024 71 Years Manningtree, Essex

Open
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House FRAMPTON Douglas Kent Documentary Inquest 14 March 2025 86 Years Brentwood, Essex

Suicide
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House GENTRY Alan Michael Documentary Inquest 14 November 2024 76 Years Colchester, Essex

Natural Causes
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House ROYALE Michael Douglas Documentary Inquest 29 March 2024 53 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Drug Related Death
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House NEWSTEAD Sarah Louise Documentary Inquest 29 November 2024 45 Years Harlow, Essex

Complications following injuries sustained from a Road Traffic Collision in 2004
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House MIZON Reginald James Documentary Inquest 20 February 2025 92 Years Colchester, Essex

Asbestosis of Unknown Origin
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House RIPPIN John Raymond Henry Documentary Inquest 31 October 2024 83 Years Colchester, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House HARBER David Peter Documentary Inquest 10 November 2024 82 Years Billericay, Essex

Mesothelioma of unknown origin
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House LEHANE Laurence Christopher Documentary Inquest 6 November 2024 e 76 Years Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Suicide
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 May 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House STEELE Adam Ashley Luke Documentary Inquest 3 January 2025 35 Years Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Drug related death