About the Loss Lab

The Grief and Loss Research Lab (aka The Loss Lab) is an interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to critical analyses of the myriad effects of loss throughout the life span. The fundamental goal of the Loss Lab is the pursuit of greater death and grief literacy (Breen et al., 2022) through well-grounded research, a reflexive, feminist approach, and the integration of theory and praxis.

The Loss Lab, in association with the Department of Thanatology at King’s University College (an affiliate of Western University), is well positioned to make significant contributions to critical inquiry in the emergent and interdisciplinary field of Thanatology. The Loss Lab provides students with opportunities to develop qualitative research skills, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the personal and social significance of death and non-death losses. 

Aligning with the values of a liberal arts education as well as the mission of King’s University College, the Loss Lab encourages the pursuit of knowledge, ethical action, articulate and creative expression, and the ability to utilize acquired knowledge for the betterment of one’s community.​