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The funeral-industrial-complex is a relic rife with abuse. The modern, Western perspective on death and dying is frequently hyper-medicalized, stigmatized, and filled with outdated concepts and religious overtones. However, death culture is being revived. Increasingly, people are seeking to shed tradition and seek alternatives. As secular practice evolves and expands, many are experiencing a heightened awareness of the importance of ritual liberated from dogmatic constraints. There is an urgent need for novel perspectives, resources, and rituals that don’t rely on antiquated customs that harm ourselves and our world. Award-winning author and Satanic Priestess, Shiva Honey, teamed up with biologist Betty Lee and herbalist Heather Mourer to create a comprehensive guide to support you through loss and end-of-life planning. The Devil’s Death: Your Satanic Companion for Grief and Dying is an unprecedented resource that combines research, story, and ritual to help you confront fears, navigate grief, embolden your agency, and rekindle your relationship with death.
The Devil's Death: Your Satanic Companion for Grief and Dying will help you prepare for the end of life and assist you when you experience the loss. This book that can be used by those approaching the end of life, those who want to plan for it, those grieving from a death, and caretakers.
The Devil's Death: Your Satanic Companion for Grief and Dying will cover a wide-range of topics including:
How to approach death and find comfort through a non-theistic Satanic lens
Creating your own concept of 'A Good Death'
Creating your own end of life plan
Rituals for death and grief, including how to create your own funeral ceremony
Plant and herbal allies for death and grief
How to care for yourself through grief
How to deal with the death of abusers
Understanding your end of life options
Preparing Advance Directives
Protecting your bodily autonomy and advocating for your end of life rights
Practical tips and tools for navigating the medical and funeral industries
How to share your end of life wishes with your healthcare team, friends, and family
How to support others at the end of life
How to support loved ones through grief