DEATHCRAFT
Journal
Honoring National Grief Awareness Day
Grief is not something to “get over”—it is love transformed. On National Grief Awareness Day, we pause to honor the many shapes grief takes and to remember that tending to loss is a sacred part of being human.
National Make-a-Will Month: A Love Letter to the Living
August is National Make-a-Will Month — a reminder that creating a will isn’t just legal paperwork; it’s sacred, death-positive care for your loved ones. Whether you’re preparing for your own peaceful transition or supporting others through theirs, writing a will is a radical, loving act of clarity in a world that often avoids talking about death. Let this month be your invitation to begin.
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.
How the Modern Funeral Industry Impacts Our Environment
Explore the hidden environmental costs of conventional funerals—embalming chemicals, metal caskets, concrete vaults, and more. Learn why greener alternatives matter.
A Brief History of Deathcare: From Sacred Rituals to Industrialized Death
Explore the evolution of deathcare from ancient sacred rites to the rise of the funeral industry. Understand how cultural shifts transformed how we care for the dead—and how we might reclaim it.