Cemeteries for sustainable Europe 2025: Peace, justice and strong institutions
The "Gardens of 80" project will expose European cemeteries as memorial spaces that celebrate peace, inclusion, and justice, supporting the goal 16 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. For centuries, cemeteries have been the green oases of...
All Saints Day 2024: Cultural activities in Barcelona
For this year's All Saints Day, Cementiris de Barcelona organized unique events at city cemeteries. First night route at Sarrià Cemetery The Sarrià Cemetery night route was offered for the first time, allowing visitors to discover one of the lesser-known cemeteries in...
Call for book chapters
Julie Rugg (University of York) and David Ocón (Singapore Management University) invite you to contribute your insights and expertise on cemeteries as heritage sites, the impacts of cemetery tourism, and sustainable practices in cemetery management. About the book...
November 2, 2024 “Cemeteries tell their stories”
Activities to enhance the value of Italian cemeteries on the occasion of the Commemoration of the deceased. On the occasion of the Commemoration of the deceased, the Italian cemeteries that are members of the Technical Table for Cultural and Tourist Enhancement of...
ASCE President at the all-Slovenian Cultural Routes meeting
On October 10, 2024, ASCE president, Mrs Lidija Pliberšek, participated at the all-Slovenian meeting of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, organized by the Faculty of Tourism at the University of Maribor. 34th Days of European Cultural Heritage Between...
European Cemeteries Route received the Best Practice Award 2024
The award-winning initiative was Week of Discovering European Cemeteries: Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change. Best Practice Award 2024 At the 13th Annual Advisory Forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, held in Budapest, Hungary,...
Invitation to the 3rd Virtual Colloquium on cemeteries
The Cemetery Research Group invites you to participate in the 3rd Virtual Colloquium on cemeteries, taking place on 15th November 2024 via Zoom. About the event On Friday, 15th November 2024, a virtual colloquium organized by the Cemetery Research Group will take...
Study day and book presentation of Memento Mori III: The Sustainable Cemetery
You are cordially invited to the study day and book presentation of Memento Mori III, which will take place on October 24, 2024, in Nossegem, Belgium. Study day and book presentation The Memento Mori III project managers invite you to participate in a study day and...
Lisbon’s 3rd Cultural Week in Cemeteries
Between October 5th and 13th, 2024, guided tours, concerts, workshops, virtual talks, and other activities will take place at Lisbon's cemeteries. About the eventFrom October 5th to October 13th, 2024, the city of Lisbon will host the 3rd Cultural Week in Cemeteries,...
Literary event at Piratello Cemetery
On September 21, 2024, Imola’s Piratello Cemetery hosted an enchanting evening featuring readings from Valérie Perrin’s novel "Cambiare l’acqua ai fiori". About the event On Saturday, September 21, 2024, a unique literary event took place at the Piratello Cemetery in...