Episode 72 | The Sacred Power of Death Work: How Witchcraft Transforms Grief & Death

In this conversation, we explore the sacred nature of death work and grief, as well as the intersection of death work with capitalism, patriarchy, and Christianity. Stella shares her personal journey to death work and her experience with her mother's passing, highlighting the importance of honoring the dying process. Additionally, the impact of capitalism and patriarchy on death care is discussed, shedding light on the need for a shift in societal attitudes towards death and grief. The conversation delves into the impact of patriarchy in death care, highlighting the historical role of women and the devaluation of their work. It also explores the intersection of grief and witchcraft, emphasizing the communal and spiritual aspects of grief work.TakeawaysDeath work and grief are sacred and should be honoredThe intersection of death work and capitalism, patriarchy, and Christianity Patriarchy in death careGrief and witchcraft intersectionMaterialsBook RecommendationsThe Wild Edge of Sorrow, Francis WellerIn the Absence of the Ordinary, Francis Weller Death Nesting: The Heart-Centered Practices of a Death Doula, Anne Marie KeppelBeing Mortal, Atul GawandeThe Pagan Book of Living and Dying, StarhawkBriefly, Perfectly Human, Alua Arthur - my death doula teacher!The death doula training Stella took: https://goingwithgrace.com/Enchanted MourningsEM on InstagramChapters00:00 Introduction to Death Work08:07 Stella's Experience with Her Mother's Passing23:34 The Impact of Capitalism and Patriarchy on Death Care36:15 Patriarchy in Death Care45:39 Grief and Witchcraft Intersection