Witnesses present at the burial were Harry Fear Rosser and Richard Cooper Williamson. Didcote died suddenly.

An inquest was held at Rothesay on 2 October 1897 before HJ Rosen, JP Acting Coroner.  In his report, Henry Cousins stated: The first position I saw him in was when he was taken ill, he was standing on the shaft of the wagon at the other end of the stick.  I saw him lean over with his right hand over his heart.  He leaned over as if looking down.  I said, "Is that man's hand jammed?"  Herbert jumped into the wagon and said, " No, come here quick!"  and he handed him down to me and then he shouted, "Walker!  Come quick!" and then I laid him out on the ground.  He did not struggle or speak at any time.  I imagine the deceased died of heart disease.  I never heard him complain.  I was in his company for a week previous to his death, I never heard him complain at any time. I recognised the body I saw whilst in the company of Justice and Police Constable James Mercer (Regimental No 6)."

At the conclusion of the inquest, the foreman and two jurors gave the verdict of death as being caused by heart disease.