Rebecca Lush
Telling Their Stories: The Sharing of History in Cemeteries
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| Rebecca Lush |
Cemeteries are landscapes of memory, identity, and community storytelling. This presentation will explore how we tell stories in cemeteries and how we share the history of those buried within their walls. I will be focusing on case studies, exploring guided tours, digital interpretation, community partnerships, and exhibitions. Central to this work is a commitment to trauma-informed care: recognizing the emotional weight of these spaces and prioritizing cultural sensitivity. I will be highlighting the importance of sharing such narratives and how they shape our public understanding of history, loss, and community.
About Rebecca
Rebecca is a committee member of the Australian Death Studies Society, and Museum Curator at the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre, University of Queensland. Her other roles have included program producer and volunteer coordinator at the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, and Heritage Interpreter at Cockatoo Island.
Rebecca is a committee member of the Australian Death Studies Society, and Museum Curator at the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre, University of Queensland. Her other roles have included program producer and volunteer coordinator at the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, and Heritage Interpreter at Cockatoo Island.
