Centre for Death & Society

CDAS is an internationally recognised research centre focusing on the interdisciplinary social aspects of death, dying and bereavement.

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BBC Radio 4 Interview: Kate Woodthorpe

Kate Woodthorpe explains how the coronavirus pandemic has led to a rise in direct cremation in BBC Radio 4's You & Yours [From 20:05]

Good Grief Festival Programme Announced

The virtual festival, involving members of the Centre for Death & Society, returns this month with new events, activities and a stellar line-up of speakers.

What we've learned about bereavement during the pandemic

Dr Hannah Rumble has written for The Conversation with Professor Karen West, on their research into the experience of bereavement during the pandemic.

LISTEN: End of life care and bereavement support amid COVID-19

Podcast: Dr John Troyer, Dr Chao Fang, Dr Jo Wilson and Dr Paula Smith discuss end of life care and bereavement support amid COVID-19.

LISTEN: In the time of AIDS in the age of COVID-19

Podcast: Dr John Troyer discusses the AIDS pandemic, and what social and political inferences we can apply to today's COVID-19 crisis.

Centre for Death and Society Covid-19 information and resources

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A collection of information and resources to do with the effects of Covid-19 on death and society.

CDAS in Conversation

During 2021 CDAS is running a series of events, talking to experts about death, dying and bereavement. To book tickets follow the links below

Planning for the Pandemic’s Dead : Reflections on a Year of Turbulence

Disaster recovery expert, Professor Lucy Easthope, in conversation with CDAS Director Dr John Troyer

COVID-19 Trauma of Funerals

London Funeral Director Hasina Zaman, in conversation with CDAS Director Dr John Troyer

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About the Centre for Death & Society

The Centre for Death & Society provides a forum for our community of researchers and practitioners to share their expertise in death, dying and bereavement.

Members of the Centre for Death & Society

Our members are mainly located within the Department of Social & Policy Sciences, although we welcome members from across the University of Bath.

Centre for Death & Society Newsletter

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Centre for Death & Society Global Events Calendar

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Organisations and resources with an interest in the study of death and dying

You can find details of useful resources and associated organisations who have a shared interest in death and dying with our Centre for Death & Society.

Centre for Death & Society Early Career Visiting Fellow's Programme

If you're an early career researcher examining topics related to death and dying, then you can create a formal link with our Centre for Death & Society.

Our research

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Current Centre for Death & Society research projects

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Past Centre for Death & Society projects

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Centre for Death & Society publications

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