Evidence for deviant burials has been described in the archaeological and ethnographic records of many past societies. However, due to their singularity, complex theoretical assumptions and methodological venues are usually required to achieve a satisfactory interpretation.

The Deviant burials in Prehistory and Antiquity Workshop aims to explore the current available evidence and discuss new potential lines of study, making a significant contribution towards our understanding of burials featured by bizarre or unusual mortuary practices and/or not fitting well in general explanatory frameworks.