'Monumental Decorations': The Beautification of Death in the 19th Century

Event information

Traditions around dealing with death saw a massive change in the 1800s, much of which we still see and practice today. From cemeteries to undertakers, how we deal with death is steeped in the Victorian familiarity with loss and the idea of what made a 'good death'.

Join Ghostoria for this online talk to hear about the history of funerary practices in Britain, how they have changed over the centuries, and the beautification of death which came out of it.

This session will take place on Zoom and will last around an hour and an additional Q&A at the end. You will receive a conformation email and link to the event from WeGotTickets, please make sure to check your spam and junk folders if you have not received your link before the event.

Ghostoria
This up and coming small business is the passion project of historian and enthusiast of all things spooky, Emily. The aim of Ghostoria is to bring you quality and accessible talks about the spooky, the strange, and the downright unbelievable!

Cancellations
In the unlikely event that that this talk is cancelled, you will be informed as soon as possible via email and offered a full refund for the face value of the ticket.

Refunds
Aside from the cancellation of the event, refunds will only be offered up to 48 hours before the event. Refund requests after this time cannot be processed, though a switch to another Ghostoria event can be discussed.