Coroner's office
South Staffordshire Coroner
Mr Andrew Barkley (Interim Senior Coroner)
Supported by:
- 3 Assistant Coroners
- Emma Serrano
- Duncan Ritchie
- Daniel Howe
- 2 (FTE) Administration Staff
Coroners investigate deaths that are reported to them. They do so as sensitively as possible, but must make sure that proper enquiries are made.
A coroner can issue forms allowing a death to be registered as a natural death, order an autopsy or open an inquest or investigation.
Information leaflets
Contact the Coroner's office
Staffordshire (South) Coroner’s Office
Judges Chambers
County Buildings
Martin Street
Stafford
ST16 2LH
Phone: 01785 276126 or 276127
Fax: 01785 276128
Email: South Staffordshire Coroner
Office hours
- Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Hospital, GP and register office referrals
Hospitals, GPs and register offices must refer deaths using the coroner’s web portal.
Any attachments, such as previous medical history / reports, may be added at the time of the referral using the 'upload file' facility located on the referrer details page.
Upcoming Inquest Hearing
The Coroners’ Courts Support Service is a registered charity whose volunteers give emotional and practical support to families and other witnesses attending inquests.