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Scottish International Embalming and Post Mortem Reconstruction Conference 2026
Hosted by the Anatomy Department and Martin Jeffrey MBIE Dip Fd on the 30th May 2026
This year’s theme, “Passionately Advancing Embalming Excellence Through Education and Innovation,” highlights an ongoing commitment to supporting embalmers, student practitioners, funeral professionals, and those working in related fields.
This key event will bring together colleagues and experts from across the sector for:
- Thought-provoking talks and detailed case studies
Practical discussions on new techniques and developments
Opportunities to connect with peers and leading professionals
News archive
2025
- Scottish International Embalming and Post Mortem Reconstruction Conference 2026
- Congratulations to Misha Folker
- The Alan Moss Award is launched
- Lydia Ridler achieves the RSciTech award
- Mortuary Managers & Senior APTs study event December 2025
- Advancing Post-Mortem Reconstruction: A Landmark Course at the University of St Andrews
- Funeral Wishes and Trends: What Does the Future Hold?
- The Impact of Mutual Aid on Regional Perinatal Pathology Services
- Socio-Economic Influences on Mortality: A Comparative Study of Essex and Suffolk
- Ruth Abdellah achieves the RSciTech award
- The Evolution of Anatomical Pathology Technologists
- Chartered Scientist Study Event January 2026
- Mortuary crowned Team of the Year
- Wynnona Dewbery achieves Registered Science Technician award
- Science Council registrants: new Common Application Process assessors needed!
- AAPT Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025
- Phase 2 Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Issues Raised by the David Fuller Case
- AAPT Consent Training November 2025 over Zoom
- David Weston achieves the Registered Science Technician award
- AAPT member wins Star of the Month Award
- UK mortality trends and international comparisons
- Dying Matters Week 2025
- AAPT RSciTech Masterclass 4th September 2025
- Kerry Bowles achieves the RSciTech award
- Mr Alan Moss FAAPT
- Behind the Scenes: The Vital Role of External Assessors in APT Training
- Tips for a Successful RSciTech Application
- Q&A: Pursuing Chartered Scientist (CSci) Status with AAPT Support
- AAPT Council Nominations 2025: Shape the Future of the Profession
- Mortuary Managers and Senior APTs study event 21st March 2025 recap
- Chair Report 2025
- Annual Educational Event 2025: meet the speakers Dr Kate Woodthorpe
- Respect for the Dead project
- Annual Educational Event 2025: meet the speakers Daisy Shale
- RCPath Standards for autopsy pathologists in post-mortem examinations of deaths that appear not to be suspicious
- Annual Educational Event 2025 Call for Abstracts
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Anatomical Technology Pathology: a Spotlight on AAPT
- Amy Calder achieves the Chartered Scientist award
2024
- AAPT announce new website sponsor for 2025
- AAPT Equity, Diversity and Inclusion sub-group
- AAPT launch Practical Autopsy Standards for Anatomical Pathology Technologists
- AAPT members receive Specialist Crime Command Commendation
- AAPT Mortuary Managers & Senior APTs study event March 2025
- Science Council CPD awards 2024
- AAPT Consent Training June 2025
- Challenges in post mortem sample collection for DNA analysis: HTA licence and guidance
- Apprentice Bex Pauffley achieves Registered Science Technician
- Happy Monday as Nicola Bean achieves Science Council registration
- Kimberley Hulse achieves Registered Science Technician
- AAPT RSciTech Masterclass 24th January 2025
- Annual Educational Event 2025 date and venue
- Lucy Thorne achieves Registered Science Technician award
- David Fuller inquiry: phase 2 interim report
- Christopher Lambourne achieves RSciTech through shortened route
- Morning Report from the Annual Educational Event 2024
- GB public survey: use of biocidal chemicals when handling the deceased
- Afternoon report of the Annual Educational Event 2024
- AAPT Council and Committees Post-AGM 2024
- Science Council’s Declaration on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- AAPT RSciTech masterclass report
- RSciTech Shortened Application Route - first success!
- AAPT launch CPD policy and commitment
- Autopsy Technical Standards for Anatomical Pathology Technologists
- Molly Saunders achieves the Registered Scientist award
- AAPT members only webinar - Findings from British autopsies throughout history
- The resilience and preparedness of the United Kingdom
- RSciTech Shortened Application Route (Pilot) for those who hold the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology)
- Receiving the new medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD)
- G160 Guidelines on autopsy practice: Fetal autopsy following antepartum or intrapartum death of non-malformed fetuses (RCPath)
- New RSPH Level 2 certificate for mortuary support staff
- RSciTech Masterclass 5th September 2024
- Volunteers Week 2024
- AAPT Equity, Diversity and Inclusion sub-group
- Congratulations to Misha Folker