The Day of the Dead celebration began in the Aztec, Toltec, and Nahua cultures thousands of years ago when mourning was considered disrespectful.  Death can represent freedom from physical suffering and is part of the process of life.  We are birthed from the spirit realm and we return to it when our physical body dies.  In Appalachia we have “Decoration Day” when families come together in cemeteries where their loved ones are buried.  It’s a time of family reunion, decorating the graves with flowers, and often sharing food.  Honoring our ancestors by celebrating them teaches us a more joyful perspective of the human journey that is “life” and prepares us for the day we too become spirits!  

Join us in a Purification Lodge Ceremony to honor our ancestors and honor the death/change moments we each experience during our lifetime. We each encounter significant moments of change and loss—whether through the death of a family member, the end of a meaningful relationship, physical illness, emotional distress, trauma, or shock. When we learn to accept death as an ally that guides us through these transitions toward renewal, we can learn to live life to the fullest and successfully navigate any challenge we face. RSVP Kelly to reserve your spot and receive the protocols for the ceremony. There is no charge for this ceremony. Medicine gifts for the Dance Chief, Fire Crew, and donations for the Lodge are given in exchange for this ceremony.