Events & Groups

New online events series

The Association for the Study of Death and Society (ASDS) is running an ongoing online events series, which aims to develop understandings of the social and cultural dimensions of death, dying, grief and bereavement.

Proposals for participation are now open for ASDS members and non-members. Read more and apply here.

Regular events

Post-graduate Support and Discussion Group (monthly)

Postdoctoral Support and Discussion Group (monthly)

Death and Culture Network (every six weeks)

Upcoming events

We’re thrilled to announce that the next International Death, Dying & Disposal Conference (DDD17) will be hosted at the University of Utrecht, in the Netherlands, from Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 August 2025.

The conference theme will be ‘The Politics of Death’. Visit the conference website to find out more and to submit proposals for papers and panels.

Previous events and recordings

Teaching Death Ed: reflecting on 20 years’ experience with Prof Susan Srigley

Wednesday 5 June, 6.30-8.30pm BST.

Prof Susan Srigley (Nipissing University) and Dr Georgina Robinson (ASDS Secretary) in conversation, delving into the fascinating topic of death education. In this interactive session, Prof Srigley will share her insights and experiences gained over two decades.