Overview
- Elaine Richmond, 70, and Malcolm Richmond, 71, died while holidaying at the Ellaidhoo resort in December, according to their funeral director.
- Elaine died on December 19 in the water off Ellaidhoo and Malcolm died in hospital on December 22, the director said.
- The deaths are described as a scuba-diving accident with no criminal or suspicious circumstances reported.
- Funerals are set for January 29 at Brimington Crematorium in Chesterfield, and the inquest will open the next day at Chesterfield Coroner’s Court.
- The Derbyshire couple were long-time visitors to Ellaidhoo, and photographs on social media indicate they were experienced divers; their niece near Manchester has been notified as next of kin.