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This evening took place in Dutch.

On the opening night we delved into one of the most fundamental questions of death care: what does it mean to deal with human remains in a respectful manner? How do we do that in practice today, and what are examples of good practice? Which sensitivities are relevant when we encounter human remains during, for instance, archeological research? And what happens when humans, or parts of the human body, become waste? 

With Maarten Larmuseau (KULeuven), Marie-Sophie de Clippele (UCLouvain) and Tamara Ingels (INTRO Cultuur & Media). 

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our burial practices: funerals were to be held in small parties, online, or were not possible at all during different stages of the pandemic. Medical concerns focused not only on the funeral guests, but also on the deceased. How do we deal respectfully with victims of, for instance, a viral disease? And what happens when one's religious or cultural tradition conflicts with the medical demands? How can a government respect the right to mourn and bury in the desired way, while also respecting public health concerns? What are the concerns about death care in times of crisis? 

In this session, we had the honor to welcome dr. Halina Suwalowska (Oxford) and dr. Joanna Wojtkowiak (UvH). The night was moderated by Sarah Ouwekerk (journalist at NRC). 

​This lecture took place in Dutch. 

Different cultural and religious traditions employ different rituals and practices in death care. Burial centers are adapting to the growing diversity in our society. Still, there is need for more conversation: what does it mean to guarantee religious and cultural freedoms in death care? Can there be legitimate reasons to overrule religious freedom in this area? Which hurdles and concerns are relevant in providing adequate death care in a multicultural society? And how are these differences to be reconciled with other societal challenges, like the ecological crisis or public health concerns? 

We welcomed dr. Chaïma Ahaddour (KUL) and dr. Yvon van der Pijl (UU). The session was moderated by Naoual El Yattouti (UA). 

This lecture took place in Dutch. ​

The popularity of ecological burial methods is on the rise. Humusation or resomation are considered alternatives to the traditional coffin. Mycelium is explored as an alternative and more sustainable coffin material. In this last sessions, we discussed the practical and philosophical ideas behind ecological burial methods. 

We welcomed Lisa Doeland (RUG) and Brenda Mathijssen (RUG). Moderation by Evy Kempenaers (journalist).