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In my latest blog, I explore the role of postmortem examinations in delivering accurate data, supporting the bereaved, advancing public health, and serving justice. With limited resources and growing complexity, I consider whether death investigation is ‘educated guesswork’ and if that matters.

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Blog alert! I reflect on the need for a corpse desecration offence in England and Wales and how there is movement, at last, towards meaningful reform. I am looking forward to working with colleagues at the Law Commission in the near future.
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At the end of August, I attended the DDD17 (Death, Dying and Disposal) Conference in Utrecht, Netherlands—a thought-provoking week. I posted some more details about the conference on linked in which you can read here: www.linkedin.com/posts/drimog...

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That's a shame, but understanding that has given me a renewed sense of purpose.
I've put some thoughts down here: wp.me/pcjBr1-5U I'm keen to hear any insights you might have on the best steps forward.

I've had a small amount of space recently to reflect on how I got to where I am now research wise, and where I want to go next. I've reached the conclusion that I've changed a lot, technology has changed a bit, and not a lot else has really changed.

Hallo, just to ensure thanks passed on, I think this was intended for ‪@imogenreid.bsky.social‬

These events are open to anyone with an interest in this area, including potential operators of new funerary methods, those who are interested in using them, funeral directors and others involved in the death care sector.
Please do come along and contribute to this important agenda for reform.

As part of their current project of reform, we are excited to be hosting one of the Law Commission’s public consultation event on New Funerary Methods
Date: Wednesday 16 July 2025
Time: 14:30 – 16:00

Free tickets can be secured here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1401415093...

You can read it here: deadbodiesandthelaw.wordpress.com/2025/04/29/c...

A bit behind but here’s my latest blog on the Hull Legacy Scandal, which reflects on the criminal charges announced earlier this month. In it, I reflect briefly on what the use of the offence of ‘preventing a lawful and decent burial’.

I recently had a conversation for the fabulous @NES_Bereavement service on respecting the dead. You can listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0QaJ...

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There's a shiner version of this document which I am happy to send to anyone, or you can find on my LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/drimog...

2. Linked to this, I reflect on a workshop I held a month ago considering how to understand and enact respect for the dead across the sectors that routinely care for deceased people. wp.me/pcjBr1-5H

Double blog day:
1. As another funeral home mistreatment scandal makes the news, the case for urgent action is again highlighted. See here: wp.me/pcjBr1-5E

Please note that you are not required to take part in this research. We would ask that you do not comment on your intentions here to maintain anonymity. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]
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We would be grateful if you could forward this link to any APTs who may wish to participate but are unlikely to see this post.

We are asking APTs to complete a short survey during which you will be asked to comment on several scenarios relating to the treatment of deceased persons in mortuaries. You can access the survey here. It should not take more than 15 minutes to complete.

We are exploring what it means to ‘respect’ the dead in the context of medico-legal autopsies and are seeking the views of APTs about that.

@johnnygcakes.bsky.social and I are looking for APTs to take part in a research project. This project is a collaboration between Dr Imogen Jones (University of Leeds) and John Pitchers (Chair of the AAPT).