Death and Dying Symposium

Death & Dying Symposium 
Join the the Connecticut Death Collective, Mattatuck Museum and Riverside Cemetery for a day of reflection, remembrance, and renewal at our first-ever Death & Dying Symposium. Explore themes of legacy, mourning, and memory through interactive presentations, local vendors, and community discussions. Experience fascinating talks and demonstrations from presenters, enjoy Riverside Reflections in a special slideshow presentation, and discover unique offerings from local creators and educators. Stay tuned for full details about our speakers, schedule, and registration. 

Date: April 25, 2026

8 – 9:30 am
Riverside Cemetery Tour
9:30 – 11 am
Symposium registration @ the MATT
11 am –6 pm
Programming and vendor activities @ the MATT 
6– 7 pm
Death Over Drafts @ the MATT

Location: Riverside Cemetery & Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT
Tickets: $30 Symposium Admission
Combination Ticket: $180 Symposium Admission with 3 Hour Victorian Hairwork Workshop

Together, we honor the past, engage the present, and preserve Riverside’s historic chapel for generations to come. Stay after the symposium wraps up for Death over Drafts

Learn more @ mattmuseum.org/symposium