Deaths

The Coroner

Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner for the Liverpool and Wirral Coroner Area is Mr André Rebello. The Area Coroner is Ms Anita Bhardwaj. Our opening hours are 9.15am-4.30pm Monday to Friday. Outside office hours, sudden, violent and unexpected deaths should be reported through any police officer. See our contact page for more information. 

Coroner inquests

View the list of current inquests taking place for the Liverpool and Wirral area.

Coroner's role

The Coroner is responsible for the investigation of violent or unnatural deaths, sudden deaths of unknown cause and deaths in custody.

When a death is reported to a coroner

If a death is reported to a coroner, the documents you need to register the death may be different.

Attending an inquest

What to expect during a coroner's inquest and who can attend.

If you are called as a juror

What to expect if you are called as a juror at a coroner's inquest.

Court etiquette

When attending court, there are certain rules and etiquette that you must follow.