Coroners' inquests 

An inquest is held to record:

  • who the deceased was
  • when, where and how he or she came by the medical cause of death 

When a conclusion is reached, the coroner records the details needed for the registration of the death.

An inquest does not determine any question of civil liability or criminal liability on the part of a named person.

Registration of Deaths

If the coroner decides that it is necessary for an inquest to be held, then the death will not be registered until the inquest has been completed, however an Interim Death Certificate will be issued by the coroner pending full registration.

At the conclusion of the inquest the coroner will register the death with the registrar for the area where the death occurred. The register offices for North Wales (East and Central) are:

Forthcoming inquests

It is an offence to make any recordings or take photographs within the Court Room or the Court building.

October 2026

Select a date to see inquests taking place that day:

Tuesday 6 October 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Neil David Felsberg

  • Age: 36
  • Place and date of death: Colwyn Bay, 22 January 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Kathleen Walker

  • Age: 85
  • Place and date of death: Colwyn Bay Hospital, 15 January 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

William James Meredith

  • Age: 52
  • Place and date of death: Shotton, 26 May 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm
Wednesday 7 October 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Philip David Allen

  • Age: 81
  • Place and date of death: Poncysyllte Aqueduct, 23 May 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Myfanwy Hallam

  • Age: 93
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 7 May 2025
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Graham Colin Stuart-Cole

  • Age: 54
  • Place and date of death: Mold, 27 May 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Andrew Alun Foulkes

  • Age: 65
  • Place and date of death: Llannefydd, 23 May 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Kenneth Hugh Cliff

  • Age: 84
  • Place and date of death: Llandudno, 14 May 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

Karen Ann Doleman

  • Age: 43
  • Place and date of death: Llandudno Junction, 25 March 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm
Monday 12 October 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Gary Agar

  • Age: 63
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 4 May 2025
  • Time of inquest: 2:30pm
Monday 19 October 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Gwynfor Roberts

  • Age: 87
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 16 May 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Jennifer Anne Davies

  • Age: 91
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 23 January 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Graham Malcolm Cryer

  • Age: 79
  • Place and date of death: St Kentigern, 11 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Margaret Ellen Kilvert

  • Age: 95
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham, 18 March 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm
Tuesday 20 October 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Mark Lewis Owen

  • Age: 39
  • Place and date of death: Rhos on Sea, 4 April 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

John Hammond

  • Age: 90
  • Place and date of death: Colwyn Bay, 29 May 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

David James Thompson

  • Age: 87
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 6 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Richard John Hewson Coward

  • Age: 54
  • Place and date of death: Llanferres, 1 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

Sharon Lesley Knight

  • Age: 56
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 26 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm
Wednesday 21 October 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Kathleen Thomas

  • Age: 80
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 2 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Richard Dennis Thomas

  • Age: 85
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 10 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Marlene Henshaw

  • Age: 89
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham, 27 May 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

James Hambleton

  • Age: 78
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham, 1 February 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm
Monday 26 October 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Andrew Dawson

  • Age: 56
  • Place and date of death: Llandudno, 13 February 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Olive James

  • Age: 86
  • Place and date of death: Bagillt, 25 February 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2:30pm
Tuesday 27 October 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Gloria Belton

  • Age: 87
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 9 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Margaret Janet Sadler

  • Age: 81
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 12 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Andrew Painting

  • Age: 36
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 1 April 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Pauline Rose Ellison

  • Age: 66
  • Place and date of death: St Kentigerns, 10 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Philippa Kay

  • Age: 59
  • Place and date of death: Rhos On Sea, 14 April 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

Stephen Edward Douglas

  • Age: 35
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham, 9 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm
Wednesday 28 October 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Christine Edwards

  • Age: 77
  • Place and date of death: Holywell, 11 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Nicholas Stephen Morrall

  • Age: 55
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 6 March 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

November 2026

Select a date to see inquests taking place that day:

Tuesday 3 November 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Michael Hazel

  • Age: 31
  • Place and date of death: Llay, 21 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Stuart George Heeps

  • Age: 62
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham, 14 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Janet Davies

  • Age: 81
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham, 12 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Andrew Winston Lloyd

  • Age: 56
  • Place and date of death: Betws yn Rhos, 1 May 2025
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Mary Williams

  • Age: 71
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 23 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

Cheryl Ann Woodfin

  • Age: 47
  • Place and date of death: Sealand, 12 April 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm
Wednesday 4 November 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Brian David Armstrong

  • Age: 79
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 27 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Amy Marie King

  • Age: 35
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 20 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Michael Craig Ellis

  • Age: 51
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham, 21 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Morien Pedran Varney

  • Age: 35
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 17 October 2025
  • Time of inquest: 2pm
Monday 9 November 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Isaac Elijah Jacq

  • Age: 18
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 14 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

William Clifford Jones

  • Age: 88
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 15 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Andrew Francis Tinsley

  • Age: 46
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 10 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Lloyd William Pitney

  • Age: 38
  • Place and date of death: Colwyn Bay, 23 October 2025
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Robert John Finch

  • Age: 66
  • Place and date of death: Corwen, 28 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

Christopher John Mills

  • Age: 85
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 27 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm
Tuesday 10 November 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Leigh Louise Roberts

  • Age: 28
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 6 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

John William Norrie

  • Age: 79
  • Place and date of death: Llandudno, 11 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Frederick George Jones

  • Age: 85
  • Place and date of death: Royal Stoke, 2 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Gillian Ann Franklin

  • Age: 81
  • Place and date of death: Rhyl, 26 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Hamza Parvaiz

  • Age: 28
  • Place and date of death: Llandudno, 17 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

Jean Anderson

  • Age: 79
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 26 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm
Monday 16 November 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Beryl Ann Jones

  • Age: 78
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 23 March 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Joyce Emmeline Crosby

  • Age: 101
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 17 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Joan Mary Redfern

  • Age: 93
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 7 August 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Martin Anthony O’Donnell

  • Age: 66
  • Place and date of death: Colwyn Bay, 31 May 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Susan Elizabeth Cott

  • Age: 78
  • Place and date of death: Prestatyn, 13 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

Andrew Michael Walsh

  • Age: 49
  • Place and date of death: Broughton, 5 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm
Tuesday 17 November 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Mark Geoffrey Roberts

  • Age: 52
  • Place and date of death: Pensarn, 30 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Harley Inigo Jones

  • Age: 20
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 28 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Joseph Gavin George Taylor

  • Age: 31
  • Place and date of death: Prestatyn, 5 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Christopher John Green

  • Age: 36
  • Place and date of death: Towyn, 3 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Merrick Harry Warnett

  • Age: 94
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 5 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

Craig Timothy Bell

  • Age: 29
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd Hospital, 8 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm
Monday 23 November 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Marcia Wynne Stone

  • Age: 81
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 13 August 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Andrew Jones

  • Age: 52
  • Place and date of death: Tanyfron, 8 March 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Alan Brown

  • Age: 90
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 17 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Christina Joy Lowrie

  • Age: 66
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 11 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Jamie William Lindop

  • Age: 33
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 15 December 2025
  • Time of inquest: 3pm
Tuesday 24 November 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Doreen Johnstone

  • Age: 89
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 13 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Mary Long

  • Age: 104
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 9 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Thomas Ivan Hallam

  • Age: 90
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 13 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Rowan William Booth

  • Age: 21
  • Place and date of death: Trefriw, 8 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Adrianna Farrell

  • Age: 25
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 6 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

Jason Ian Owen

  • Age: 37
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 11 June 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Marc Anthony Collins

  • Age: 36
  • Place and date of death: HMP Berwyn, 2 August 2023
  • Time of inquest: 10am
Monday 30 November 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

William Barry Jones

  • Age: 71
  • Place and date of death: Penmaenmawr, 12 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Kyle Ewen Simpson

  • Age: 26
  • Place and date of death: Rhyl, 30 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Bernard Arthur Gibbs

  • Age: 79
  • Place and date of death: Royal Stoke Hospital, 22 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 12pm (midday)

Dudley Thomas

  • Age: 85
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 19 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 2pm

Joanne Louise Turner

  • Age: 50
  • Place and date of death: Shotton, 8 March 2026
  • Time of inquest: 3pm

Debra Marie Pattison

  • Age: 56
  • Place and date of death: Deeside, 8 May 2026
  • Time of inquest: 4pm

December 2026

Select a date to see inquests taking place that day:

Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 December 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

Mark James Pullin

  • Age: 42
  • Place and date of death: Rhyl, 8 January 2022
  • Time of inquest: 10am
Tuesday 8 December 2026

Inquest location: Coroner's Court, County Hall, Wynnstay Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1YN

John Michael Pomeroy

  • Age: 81
  • Place and date of death: Glan Clwyd, 11 July 2026
  • Time of inquest: 10am

Sheila Mae Matthews

  • Age: 67
  • Place and date of death: St Kentigerns, 24 December 2025
  • Time of inquest: 11am

Frank Clapham Thomas

  • Age: 91
  • Place and date of death: Wrexham Maelor, 28 December 2023
  • Time of inquest: 1pm

Treasure inquests

There are no treasure inquests scheduled at the moment.