About the Colloquium
On Friday, 20 November 2026, a free of charge virtual colloquium organized by the Cemetery Research Group will take place online via Zoom.
The event will explore places and practices surrounding the disposal of the dead, including burial, cremation, and alternative methods.
Programme and Registration
Presentations are structured into four sessions across the day. You can find the entire programme HERE.
To attend, please use this Google Form to register for the sessions you wish to join. Access links will be distributed to registered participants a few days before the event.
Registration deadline: 13 November 2026
Future Events and Contact
For those unable to attend this virtual event, the next in-person Cemeteries Colloquium will take place in York, UK, on Friday, 21 May 2027.
For further information or inquiries, please contact Dr. Julie Rugg at julie.rugg@york.ac.uk or visit the Cemetery Research Group website.