Death Becomes Her

LiElla Kelly
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Death Doula, LiElla Kelly discusses death, dying and grief from various angles.

  1. A Place to Put Grief: Why We Gather When Someone Dies

    JAN 9

    A Place to Put Grief: Why We Gather When Someone Dies

    What happens when grief has nowhere to go? In this episode, we explore why gathering matters after a death--whether that gathering is a formal funeral, an intimate dinner, or something we create ourselves. From the spectacle of the Duke of Wellington’s funeral and Charles Dickens’ sharp critique, to the overwhelming public mourning of Rudolph Valentino, we look at what happens when ritual overwhelms, and when it disappears altogether. This is a conversation about authenticity, gracious honesty, and the deep human need to acknowledge loss. Because funerals aren’t about perfection. They’re about making space. About giving grief a place to land. www.leavingwellmt.com Instagram: leaving.well.death.doula TikTok: Death Doula LiElla

    16 min
  2. When the End Is Known: How Impermanence Changes the Way We Live

    12/24/2025

    When the End Is Known: How Impermanence Changes the Way We Live

    www.leavingwellmt.com Instagram: leaving.well.death.doula Tiktok: Death Doula LiElla In this episode of Death Becomes Her, LiElla explores how human behavior changes when time becomes visible, through two unexpected cultural phenomena, Unus Annus and Red Dead Redemption 2.

    17 min
  3. The Capuchin Catacombs, Palermo, Sicily

    03/22/2025

    The Capuchin Catacombs, Palermo, Sicily

    Beneath the streets of Palermo lies a haunting yet deeply human story—the Capuchin Catacombs, where the dead remain eerily present. In this episode, we step into the dim corridors lined with mummified monks, aristocrats, and children, exploring the motivations behind their unusual burials. What drove people to preserve their bodies in such a dramatic fashion? How did visitors of the past experience this macabre yet sacred space? And what does it reveal about our own desire to be remembered? Join me as we unravel history, confront mortality, and uncover the echoes of those who came before us.

    28 min
  4. The Whitechapel Club

    12/28/2024

    The Whitechapel Club

    In this episode, LiElla takes a look at the fascinating history of the Whitechapel Club, a late 19th-century group of journalists who embraced gallows humor, irreverence, and a deep fascination with mortality. With their macabre decor and unconventional rituals, the club served as a stark reflection of their time—and perhaps, of ours. Join me as I draw parallels between the Whitechapel Club’s dark approach to death and our modern-day obsession with true crime. What is it about the morbid and the mysterious that captivates us? Prepare for a journey through history and the human condition—because talking about death won't kill you...I promise.

    8 min
  5. The Sin-Eaters

    10/05/2024

    The Sin-Eaters

    Ever heard of Sin-Eaters? In this fast-paced episode, LiElla dives into the fascinating history of these mysterious figures who were believed to take on the sins of the dead. From the past rituals to preserving legacy today, we'll explore how this tradition connects to the modern role of death doulas – and how, in many ways, we’re still 'eating' the worries of the dying and their loved ones. Get ready to unpack the past and find meaning in the present.

    13 min
  6. Medical Cadavers

    04/04/2024

    Medical Cadavers

    LiElla takes a look at the history of medical cadavers and discusses what you need to consider if you would like to donate your body to science.

    25 min
  7. The Cult of Mourning

    01/25/2024

    The Cult of Mourning

    On the latest episode, LiElla takes a look at the excess associated with Victorian mourning rituals and compares them to modern bereavement practices. How do we stack up?

    17 min
  8. Kelly

    01/05/2024

    Kelly

    LiElla shares a personal story of loss.

    19 min
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Death Doula, LiElla Kelly discusses death, dying and grief from various angles.

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  • Creator
    LiElla Kelly
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © LiElla Kelly 2025
  • Show Website
    Death Becomes Her