Emerging Funeral Practice and Implications for Ministry

Webinar: 21 April 2026, 7:30 – 9:00 pm

This webinar, hosted by the Joint Liturgical Group, will examine contemporary developments in funeral practice and their significance for Christian ministry.

Programme

• Historical patterns in Western Christian funerals
• Emerging practices in contemporary funerary contexts
• Ministerial, pastoral, and theological implications

Speakers

• Mathew Crawley, Chief Executive, Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management
• Professor Douglas Davies, Director, Centre for Death and Life Studies, Durham University

Bringing together leading scholars and practitioners in the field of death, ritual, and bereavement studies, the session will provide both historical context and critical analysis of emerging trends.

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Subsequent Event: This webinar will be followed by a day-long in-person seminar in London in September 2026, offering deeper engagement, discussion, and practical application.