Centre for Death and Society
The Centre for Death and Society (CDAS) at the University of Bath states that it is
- the UK's only centre devoted to the study and research of social aspects of death, dying and bereavement. Established in September 2005, CDAS is an interdisciplinary centre of regional, national and international importance. It provides a centre for the social study of death, dying and bereavement and acts as a catalyst and facilitator for research, education and training, policy development, media, and community awareness.[1]
CDAS states that its four primary aims are:[2]
- To further social, policy and health research
- To provide education and training for academics and practitioners
- To enhance social policy understanding
- To encourage community development.
The Centre also hosts the editorial office of Mortality, a journal promoting the interdisciplinary study of death and dying.[3]
NAFD link
The CDAS has entered into a deal with the National Association of Funeral Directors “to help support research, education and policy development into the social aspects of death, dying and bereavement” and to provide training for professionals in the funeral sector.[4]
The CDAS announced on its website:
- A £150,000 four-year deal will mean a close collaboration between the UK’s leading death research centre and the primary funeral trade association which represents the interests of funeral directors conducting more than 80% of UK funerals in the UK, Europe and worldwide.[5]
A quote from Alan Slater, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Funeral Directors, suggests the direction that the research done by the CDAS will take:
- We are delighted to be working closely with the Centre for Death & Society to foster greater understanding of the funeral director’s role and to support initiatives which will promote professional development within the sector.[6]
CDAS has worked with the NAFD to develop a new Foundation Degree in Funeral Services. This takes the shape of a two year full time course (or three years part time), with the opportunity for students to top this up to a bachelor’s degree over an additional year. The flexibility of the degree will allow people to study whilst still in full time employment.[7]
People
- Allan Kellehear - director[8]
Notes
- ↑ Welcome, Centre for Death and Society website, acc 27 Mar 2010
- ↑ Welcome, Centre for Death and Society website, acc 27 Mar 2010
- ↑ Welcome, Centre for Death and Society website, acc 27 Mar 2010
- ↑ Funeral Directors to sponsor death centre, Centre for Death and Society website, accessed 22 July 2009
- ↑ In The News – Funeral Directors to sponsor death centre CDAS website, accessed 20 July 2009
- ↑ In The News – Funeral Directors to sponsor death centre CDAS website, accessed 20 July 2009
- ↑ Foundation Degree In Funeral Services, CDAS website, accessed 21 July 2009.
- ↑ People, CDAS website, acc 27/3/10
