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The Black Country Coroner serves the residents of Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton. The Coroner investigates unexplained, unexpected and unnatural deaths.

The Coroners for the for the Black Country are:

  • Mr Zafar Siddique, Senior Coroner
  • Mrs Joanne M. Lees, Area Coroner

By email: secure_coroners@sandwell.gov.uk
By phone: 0121 569 7200

Jack Judge House in Oldbury, where inquests also take place. The address is:

Black Country Coroner's Court
Jack Judge House
Halesowen Street
Oldbury
West Midlands B69 2AJ

The opening hours of the Coroner's Office are Monday to Wednesday 8am to 4pm, Thursday 9am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm.

For more information outside normal office hours, please call West Midlands Police on 101 who may be able to assist you.

Hospital and GP referrals within the Black Country

Hospitals and GPs must refer deaths using the coroner’s web portal. 

Please access the Black Country Coroners Service portal.

Please note: this is strictly for use by GPs and hospital staff only.

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