Dying and Being “Dead” Well

I recently watched a video (which I’ll post the link below), and it spoke about being with a dead body. Not just any dead body, but your loved one post death. There is nothing out there that says you HAVE to call the funeral home immediately when they have passed. You have time. You can take this time to do any sort of ritual you feel called to do. Rituals such as washing the body, anointing it, praying, smudging, dressing, or simply holding their hand and talking. This is your time.

As it was mentioned, people have been taking care of their dead for tens of thousands of years. It is NORMAL to want to be with them when they have passed. To be the one that prepares them for burial. This is sacred. This is special. This is a gift. If you have this opportunity, and not many people do, take it. Even though the spirit has left their physical body, it is still a time to honor and show respect if you are comfortable in doing so.

If you have about 11 minutes of spare time, check out the video below with speaker Caitlin Doughty.

Caitlin Doughty | Why You Should Spend Time With A Dead Body - End Well (endwellproject.org)