DEATHCRAFT
JOURNAL
How a Death Doula Can Support You and Your Animal Companion at the End of Life
When a beloved animal companion is nearing the end of life, the grief can feel all-consuming. A death doula can help you navigate this sacred transition with compassion, presence, and ritual. From preparing for euthanasia to creating a peaceful farewell and honoring your pet’s legacy, a doula walks beside you every step of the way—so you don’t have to face it alone. At Deathcraft, we believe our pets deserve a good death, just like the beautiful life they shared with us.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Kat Rist (she/they) is the founder of Deathcraft.
Kat is a death doula, educator, and hair stylist based just south of Louisville, Kentucky. With one foot in the sacred and the other in the everyday, Kat helps others navigate the mysteries of death and dying through a lens of nature-based spirituality, compassion, and curiosity. She’s also a licensed cosmetologist working magic with color and texture at Maeda in Louisville.
Kat is a cat mom to a sassy orange tabby named Tilly, partner to a total car guy, and proud aunt to four wild and wonderful kids. She’s deeply into spiritualism, Tarot, folklore, and the quiet wisdom of the natural world. Whether she’s holding space at the end of life or capturing a breathtaking sunset, Kat believes in honoring the cycles of life—and finding magic in every part of the journey.