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.
| NAME OF THE DECEASED | AGE OF THE DECEASED | DATE OF DEATH | PLACE OF DEATH | DATE AND TIME | VENUE | CORONER SITTING |
| Samantha Julie Lea Hawkins | 58 | 23/04/2026 | Shrewsbury | 01/05/2026 - 09:15am | Pontypridd Coroner's Court | Andrew Morse |
| Lucian Kelvin John Hurley | 1 week | 06/05/2024 | Cardiff | 01/05/2026 - 09:15am | Pontypridd Coroner's Court | Andrew Morse |
| Glyndwr Owens | 82 | 21/04/2026 | Tonyrefail | 01/05/2026 - 09:15am | Pontypridd Coroner's Court | Andrew Morse |
| Geoffrey Cooksey | 78 | 10/04/2024 | Powys | 01/05/2026 - 09:15am | Pontypridd Coroner's Court | Andrew Morse |
| Ian Penlington | 69 | 23/04/2026 | Powys | 01/05/2026 - 09:15am | Pontypridd Coroner's Court | Andrew Morse |