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Decomposium

October 9 -11, 2026 Reedsburg, WI

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Embrace the inevitablity of decay in this three-day, multidisciplinary symposium that explores the science, art, and rituals of decay and renewal.

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If the family is involved with care for the dead body, it can completely transform how they feel about the death; they can feel empowered, they can feel connected and they can feel like they were there at the very end.

KCRW
Americans need to think more about end of life rituals, instead of keeping death at a distance.

CBS Sunday Morning
The death positive movement includes vital work that fights back against cultural appropriation, systemic racism, anti-LGBTQ sentiments, and general fear and lack of preparation for a certain event.

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