eclectic spirits

writing, witchcraft, and the macabre

Seeing Them Off -- An Introduction to Life as a Funeral Assistant

originally published in Cville Weekly the week of February 16, 2022 I see a dead body at least once a week. The decedent in front of me...

Queerness in Death and Memory

This article will be a little more personal than usual. This article will discuss aspects of queerness and queer identities, including...

Jewish Graveside: What to Expect

While many people tend to assume a funeral to be little more than prayers and eulogies, there are often services that can involve more...

Hello hello!

This site is meant to be fun and informative, to help those who are curious about the magical and the macabre.

I'm sharing my writing here in an effort to help people learn more about the funeral industry, death, and grief, to remove the sense of intimidation or taboo that so many people feel surrounding it.

I'm also sharing my writing to help those who are on their magical journey towards practicing or understanding witchcraft. May we grow and learn together.

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