Cemeteries research

The Cemetery Research Group is an active research institution. Research projects explore aspects of our burial culture and common policy concerns. Current and past projects and research streams are available below.

Churchyard and cemetery‌‌‌‌

The history of burial from the 18th century to the present

The management of death

Cemetery management from the nineteenth century

Auditing burial space

Local assessment of demand and supply

Studying cemeteries

Postgraduate opportunities

Policy

Contemporary policy developments