Deathhorn and a Sense of Belonging
Deathhorn is a commitment to conversations and care surrounding death, dying, and grief within our modern lives. The name comes from a simple play on words, interweaving a surname with death. It is a reminder of how life spirals itself around birthing and dying within our world and the relationships tangled throughout its space.
We ask the question, “How will we navigate death, dying, and grief in a modern society that refuses to confront these topics?” In exploring this question, we invite you to join Deathhorn as we break down barriers in modern death. Together, we will create and honor intentional acts towards restoring our bond with dying and grief.
Who is Deathhorn?
Deathhorn is the passion project of Ashlyn, a certified death doula of the ABODE Contemplative Care End-of-Life Doula Program.
Based in San Antonio, Texas with a South Carolina background, Ashlyn is a decades-long vegetarian turned vegan who specializes in holistic, secular practices and lifestyle.
At the core of Ashlyn’s values is a passion for navigating life and death with a thoughtful lens and centered presence. A strong belief that all beings are connected and deserving of dignity, love, and compassion propels Deathhorn forward.
Ashlyn’s death doula work specialty is focused in conversations and workshops centered on mortality and grief, particularly for children and young adults.
Death is inevitable, but suffering doesn’t have to be.
What Deathhorn can do for you and/or your loved ones at the end of life:
Conversational / Educational Events and Groups
Bringing conversations about death, dying, and grief to the forefront of our modern lives through thoughtful events. Events include journaling workshops, Death Café facilitation, or a book club centered on mortality.
Companionship
Sharing space - physically and emotionally - for yourself and/or your loved one(s) as the dying process occurs or after the final breath. Here to listen, to be a shoulder to cry on, to be a still presence, and to relieve some of the psychological burden regarding the end of life.
Death Cleaning
Cleaning out the home to organize treasured, forgotten, or abundant items for loved ones, to donate to charity or local organizations, and fully impart with without remorse.