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Yvon van der Pijl is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University specializing in Cultural Anthropology. His work focuses on the cross-cultural meanings of death, dying, and disposal practices, particularly those relating to end-of-life issues. He conducts collaborative ethnographic research exploring ritualizations associated with climate grief and the ecological dimensions of mourning. His extensive studies span locations such as Suriname and the Caribbean, addressing themes of non-sovereignty, postcolonialism, and the politics of belonging. A member of the Netherlands Death Research Network, he engages in public scholarship and teaching, inspiring students to critically investigate knowledge around life and death. Currently, he leads research on pre- and post-mortem care practices in the Netherlands, pushing the boundaries of traditional rituals in the context of modernity and technological advances. He has also contributed to various boards and committees focused on the intersections of anthropology and death care.
Department of Psychology