Inquest Openings

Here are the details of Opening Inquests which will be held by the South Wales Central Area Coroner.  Please note that this list will be updated daily by 4pm.  All inquests will be opened between 9am and 12pm. This time may change from time to time.

Remote Attendance

Press applications must be made in writing to Coroneradmin@rctcbc.gov.uk no later than 4pm the day before the hearing and must include the name, Company Name, telephone number and email address of the person wishing to attend



Inquest Openings
 Name Age of DeceasedDate of DeathPlace of DeathDate & Time of OpeningLocation of OpeningCoroner  Sitting 
Geoffrey Hunkin8311/08/2025Cardiff18/08/2025 - 09:30Pontypridd Coroner's CourtKerrie Burge
David Emlyn Chilcott7408/04/2025Ferndale18/08/2025 - 09:30Pontypridd Coroner's CourtKerrie Burge
Sylvia Anne Williams7929/02/2024Cardiff18/08/2025 - 09:30Pontypridd Coroner's CourtKerrie Burge
Leo Roland Cachia1910/08/2025Cardiff18/08/2025 - 09:30Pontypridd Coroner's CourtKerrie Burge
Eileen Margaret Edwards9405/08/2025Barry18/08/2025 - 09:30Pontypridd Coroner's CourtKerrie Burge