Coroner statistics 2023
The Coroner Statistics Tool is a dashboard which allows comparison of figures by coroner area and regional levels for all coroner-reported deaths in England and Wales. This data forms part of the Ministry of Justice Coroners Statistics Annual 2023 Publication.
Inquests
You can view the current inquests due to be held by the Bedfordshire and Luton Coroner Service in the table below.
Beneath the inquest information, you can find out more about our service, our duties, and who the coroner is. In addition, you will find information on bereavement support and support with deaths in custody.
How to search for information
You will need to add in a date range to view inquests. For example, the enquiry from date could be today's date and the enquiry to date could be 31/12/2023. Once you do that, you can view inquests in that date range. You can then also search by surname.
At the bottom of this page, there is a feedback button. Please use this if you feel the information appearing is incorrect.
Press attendance
Members of the press can attend inquests in person or via video link in certain circumstances. Please email coroner.service@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk at least 24 hours in advance of the inquest you wish to attend.
| Date | Time | Inquest | Name | Age and place of death | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-12-2025 | 11:00 | Paper Inquest | Michael WEBSTER | 75 years, Bedford | Kelly Elizabeth DIXON |
| 18-12-2025 | 12:00 | Paper Inquest | Kaye Margaret BRISTER | 78 years, Milton Keynes | Kelly Elizabeth DIXON |
| 18-12-2025 | 12:30 | Fast track hearing | John Robert MANN | 83 years, Luton | Kelly Elizabeth DIXON |
| 18-12-2025 | 14:00 | Paper Inquest | Martin John PHILLIPS | 69 years, Bedford | Kelly Elizabeth DIXON |
| 18-12-2025 | 15:00 | Paper Inquest | Brian Richard ROWLAND | 73 years, Luton | Kelly Elizabeth DIXON |
| 23-12-2025 | 10:30 | Fast track hearing | John Paul STEELE | 43 years, Luton | Sophie LOMAS |
| 23-12-2025 | 12:00 | Case Inquest Hearing | Zigurds SERMUKSLIS | 64 years, Bedford | Sophie LOMAS |
| 23-12-2025 | 14:00 | Paper Inquest | Valentyna WADDON | 62 years, Luton | Sophie LOMAS |
| 23-12-2025 | 15:00 | Fast track hearing | Andrew John LITTLEFORD | 50 years, Kempston | Sophie LOMAS |
| 06-01-2026 | 10:00 | Police Update Hearing | Magnus Slater LENNIE | 73 years, Bedford | Emma WHITTING |