Webinar: Emerging Funeral Practice

Emerging Funeral Practice and Implications for Ministry

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

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

Speakers:
— Mathew Crawley, Chief Executive, Institude of Cemetert and Crematorium Management
— Professor Douglas Davies, Director, Centre for Death and Life Studies, Durham University

Cost £10. Register via eventbrite and a link to the conference will be sent by email approximately 24 hours before the scheduled start time. If you require further information, contact us at jlgevents@outlook.com

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