About the Colloquium
On Friday, 20 November 2026, the Cemetery Research Group will host a virtual colloquium via Zoom.
The event will focus on places and practices relating to the disposal of the dead, including burial, cremation, and other methods.
Tickets for the colloquium will be available on the CRG website from 9 October 2026.
Call for Papers
The colloquium invites scholars working in the social sciences and humanities, as well as postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers, to submit papers that combine theoretical insight with empirical research on the proposed theme.
Each presentation will be allocated a 30-minute slot, comprising approximately 20 minutes for the presentation followed by time for questions and discussion. The event is open to contributors from around the world, and panels will be scheduled to accommodate different time zones. All presentations must be delivered in English.
Abstracts may be submitted via this Google Form by 2 October 2026.
For any questions, please contact Dr Julie Rugg at julie.rugg@york.ac.uk.