About the Colloquium
On Friday, 21 November 2025, a free of charge virtual colloquium organized by the Cemetery Research Group will take place via Zoom.
The event will focus on places and practices relating to the disposal of the dead, including burial, cremation, and other methods. This year’s keynote speaker is Ruth E. Toulson (Maryland Institute College of Art), who will deliver a presentation titled “The Last Cemetery: Shifting Deathscapes in Contemporary Singapore”.
Program and registration
Papers will be delivered in four sessions throughout the day. You can find the entire program HERE.
To attend, please use this Google Form to register for the sessions you wish to join. You will receive invitations to your selected sessions a few days before the conference.
Registration deadline: 14 November 2025
For any questions, please contact Dr. Julie Rugg at julie.rugg@york.ac.uk.