MOVING PARTS
Exhumation and Repatriation with John Harris
At Kensal Green Cemetery on Thursday the 3rd October 2024 - 7 pm

Exhumation involves the delicate removal of human remains from their resting place, while repatriation is the process of returning these remains to their country of origin or a new location. These services are essential for various reasons, including fulfilling family wishes, meeting legal requirements, and adhering to cultural or religious practices.

A notable case involving exhumation and repatriation is that of Yagan, an Aboriginal warrior from Western Australia. After Yagan was killed in 1833, his head was taken to the UK as a war trophy and buried in a Liverpool cemetery. Following complex negotiations, Yagan's remains were exhumed and repatriated to Australia in 1997. This case underscores the cultural and emotional significance of exhumation and repatriation services.

Join us for an insightful talk on these critical and often overlooked services of the funeral industry. John Harris and his team combine expertise in funerary practices, archaeology, and engineering, to ensure that each project is handled with the highest level of professionalism and respect. They work in key areas such as cemetery clearances, crypt excavations and restorations, coffin disposal, and the re-interment or repatriation of human remains. John will talk about cases he has worked on and how he ensures respectful handling of all remains.

Tickets £12 including a Victorian punch and a 20% donation to a host of restoration projects at Kensal Green Cemetery. Please click here to purchase.

 

 

 

 

Kensal Green Cemetery Chapel