We are delighted to share that the North East Funerary Heritage Group (NEFHG) will officially launch this summer and the BHBG project is proud to be a sponsor of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uddd3 Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd50 Time: 13:00\u201316:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccd Venue: Newcastle Cathedral (The Nave)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This launch event marks an important step in building a regional network for those who care about burial spaces and memorial traditions. NEFHG brings together researchers, local historians, heritage professionals, community groups, interested individuals, and policy-makers to foster collaboration, raise awareness, and promote respectful care for funerary heritage across the North East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The afternoon will feature short talks, breakout discussions, and opportunities to shape NEFHG\u2019s future direction. Whether you’re engaged in cemetery care, historical research, or simply have a personal interest, this is a welcoming space to connect and contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the day, NEFHG is also exploring the possibility of optional morning field trips linked to the event\u2014and it is quite possible that one of these will be a walk or talk at Ballast Hills Burial Ground. We\u2019ll share more details soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a sponsor, we are especially pleased to support NEFHG\u2019s launch and its vision to build a collaborative and inclusive network rooted in local knowledge and shared engagement with our region\u2019s rich funerary heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interested in taking part?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can learn more about NEFHG on their blog<\/a>. Membership is free and open to individuals and organisations with an interest in funerary heritage. Join here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay tuned for the full programme and registration link. In the meantime, save the date, and we hope to see you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We are delighted to share that the North East Funerary Heritage Group (NEFHG) will officially launch this summer and the BHBG project is proud to be a sponsor of the event. \ud83d\uddd3 Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 \ud83d\udd50 Time: 13:00\u201316:00 \ud83d\udccd Venue: Newcastle Cathedral (The Nave) This launch event marks an important step in building … <\/p>\n