Join us at this years History Festival SA celebration for a thought-provoking exhibition that delves into the rich symbolism of cemeteries and how they can enhance our understanding of history.

This unique exhibition invites you to explore how inscriptions, symbols, grave orientation and even the concept of grief without a grave can offer valuable insights into the past.

The Festival will feature specialised workshops and tours focused on cemetery history and death-related topics, offering opportunities to deepen your understanding of the connections between burial practices and historical research.

Don’t miss out on this journey into the symbols of death and remembrance that shape our understanding of history!

Exhibition

Cemeteries - A place for the living or a place for the dead? Through the stories of graves, uncover insights into the lives of those honoured, the customs of people who memorialised them and the shifting beliefs that have shaped our views on remembrance.

Workshops and Tours (select tickets)

The Gift of Life: Glenys’ Story (including DonateLife SA)

When – Tuesday 27 May - 10.30am-12pm

Where – Banquet Hall, St Peters

Life Journal

When – Saturday 10 May - 12.30pm-3.30 pm

Where – Banquet Hall, St Peters

Online Genealogy: Finding Burials & Cemeteries Online

When – Monday 26 May - 2.30pm-3.30 pm

Where – Banquet Hall, St Peters

Enfield Memorial Park Guided Tour: Tour of Crematorium, Buddhist, & Natural Burials

When – Friday 16 May - 9.30am-11am

Where – Enfield Cemetery. Meet at Valé, Evergreen Community Precinct

Dying as we live: storytelling, end of life doulas, and living a meaningful life

When – Thursday 22 May - 10.30am-12pm

Where – Banquet Hall, St Peters

Tombstone Sketching - with Deb Smalley

When - Thursday 15 May & Friday 23 May - 9.50am-12pm

Where - Payneham Cemetery