Caitlin Doughty
Caitlin Doughty
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Caitlin Doughty is a writer, mortician, and death acceptance advocate.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: 1984
(Note: Caitlin Doughty is still alive)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American. Writer, Mortician, Death Acceptance Advocate
Caitlin Doughty's work as a mortician has taken her to the forefront of modern death acceptance movements.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in California, Caitlin Doughty was fascinated by death and the way society approaches it. This interest led her to pursue a career in mortuary science, which she studied at the University of Washington.
Major Accomplishments
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Caitlin Doughty's work as a mortician has been marked by several notable accomplishments:
She co-founded the Order of the Good Death, an organization dedicated to promoting death acceptance and awareness.
Caitlin wrote "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory," which became a New York Times bestseller.
Notable Works or Actions
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Caitlin Doughty's writing often explores themes of mortality, grief, and personal growth. Her work has been widely praised for its unique perspective on death:
"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" offers readers an intimate look into the world of mortuary science, tackling topics such as funeral customs, body disposal, and grief.
Caitlin's writing often focuses on de-stigmatizing death, encouraging readers to confront their own mortality and develop a healthier relationship with it.
Impact and Legacy
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Caitlin Doughty's work has had a significant impact on the way people view death:
By promoting death acceptance, she challenges societal norms that often shroud mortality in secrecy.
Caitlin's writing encourages readers to think critically about their own mortality and cultivate a deeper appreciation for life.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Caitlin Doughty is widely quoted and remembered due to her:
Unflinching exploration of death, which challenges societal taboos and promotes awareness.
Unique perspective as a mortician, offering readers an insider's look into the world of death care.
* Commitment to promoting death acceptance through education and advocacy.
Her work inspires people to confront their own mortality, fostering a deeper appreciation for life and a more open discussion about death.
Quotes by Caitlin Doughty
Caitlin Doughty's insights on:
Treat your online affairs as part of your affairs that need to be in order - your bank, your Internet bill - you need to have people who know what you want.
I work with a group called Compassion & Choices in California. It's attempting to get death with dignity legalised in California, the idea being that so goes California, so goes the rest of the U.S., at least.
For thousands of years, we did have death surrounding us, and we did have people die in the home. You would take care of your own end. You would do ritual processes, and you would be involved in it, and that's been taken away in the Western world.
The death industry markets caskets and embalming under the rubric of helping bodies look 'natural,' but our current death customs are as natural as training majestic creatures like bears and elephants to dance in cute little outfits, or erecting replicas of the Eiffel Tower and Venetian canals in the middle of the harsh American desert.
Because we've never encountered a decomposing body, we can only assume they are out to get us. It is no wonder there is a cultural fascination with zombies.
Dying in the sanitary environment of a hospital is a relatively new concept. In the late 19th century, dying at a hospital was reserved for people who had nothing and no one. Given the choice, a person wanted to die at home in their bed, surrounded by friends and family.
The home funeral - caring for the dead ourselves - changes our relationship to grieving. If you have been married to someone for 50 years, why would you let someone take them away the moment they die?
Writing a memoir is such a private, personal experience that it's intimidating to think of adapting it for television.
