Ashes from Ashes: Archaeologists and Forensic Dogs Recovering Lost Human Remains - UPDATE

In this lecture, archaeologist Natalie Brodie will discuss current efforts to recover cremated human remains following massive wild fires. Volunteer archaeologists have been paired  with trained forensic dogs and handlers to search for cremated remains in the wreckage. Ms. Brodie will discuss the process used by the archaeologists, the remarkable results of the effort, and the value of the archaeological process for remains recovery. Note this presentation will show photographs of cremated human remains.

Ms. Brodie is a Senior Archaeologist at AECOM, and has been a professional archaeologist for 20 years, working her way around southern California. In her free time, she likes baking pastries, playing with cats, hugging trees, and vintage social dancing.