I wanted to talk a little about what was happening in the background of 2024 and its been a while since I introduced myself (if I ever have) so before we end this podcast I just wanted to say "Hi" and thank you to The Estate and Elder of Central Virginia for their support. Big Thanks to Scout Wiles and Frank Bassett for their production work! Have an amazing 2025!

From Elder to Ancestor is a new book from Kelley Harrell, an animist, death walker and death doula. Cricket and Kelley discuss the ethical creation of a personal ancestor practice, tending to inherited trauma, working to heal unquiet spirits of place or familial ancestry and so much more. Share your thoughts with us and follow the Death and Tea Podcast on Instagram and TikTok.

Find Kelley Harrell at https://www.soulintentarts.com/

Robert W. Haley is a Certified Advanced Practitioner of Elder Law (and Cricket, AKA Ryvyn's husband). In this episode, Robert and Cricket discuss all the common questions people have about

Note: If you notice the questions are somewhat redundant in the middle its because this interview was recorded individually twice, so we have put the recordings together back to back. Robert answered them differently so we thought it best to include both recordings. If you have more questions please email us at [email protected].

Gratitude for audio editing by Frank Bassett.

Graphics by Scout Wiles.

Suzanne Worthley is an energy healing practitioner and intuitive who has focused on death and dying for 20 years. She has played a vital role in partnership with families and hospice teams, helping the dying have a peaceful transition and helping families and caregivers understand what is happening and energetically during the process.

In this episode, Cricket speaks with Steve Hodges, a pianist, cancer survivor and coach, hospice volunteer, and he is dying. This conversation goes deep into the places most people are not comfortable with, Steve is willing to be open and revealing about his experiences from both sides of the aisle. Hail the Traveler to Steve for sharing his unique journey with us.

This episode is an in-depth discussion with Jay Brooks the Executive Director of The Old City Cemetary of Lynchburg Virginia. This unique Grave Garden is not only 200 years old with fascinating residents. It is also an extensive Arboretum providing the community with classes for Master Gardners, Headstone restoration enthusiasts, genealogy assistance, and even entertaining historical tours sharing the lives of their more colorful residents. Jay and his team have successfully recreated the Victorian Death culture's aspect of making the City cemetery a community hub AND so much more. Listen to this episode to find out!