About the Episode
Samhain is celebrated by many of those who practice in the pagan tradition. As the veil between worlds thins during the end of October and beginning of November, we delve into the rich tapestry of traditions and rituals that connect us to our ancestors. Join us for a captivating conversation with Ceryn Rowntree, a storyteller, medium, and witch from the northeast of England, as she shares her unique perspective on death and the spiritual practices that ground her in nature and ancestry.
Ceryn offers insight into her personal rituals, such as the silent supper, a beautiful practice that honours her ancestors by inviting them to partake in a meal. This episode explores the deep connections between food, tradition, and the timeless bonds we share with those who came before us. We also discuss the importance of ritual in grief and the universal need for a place and opportunity to say goodbye.
Discover how Ceryn’s ancestral ties and spiritual beliefs influence her daily life, providing comfort and a profound sense of belonging. This episode is a reminder of the commonalities we share in our experiences with death and the enduring power of love that transcends time and space.
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My guest Ceryn Rowntree celebrates this ritual and has been kind enough to talk to me about this and her practice and how it connects her to nature and her ancestors. I learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you will too.
If you want to find out more about Ceryn or work with her, you can find her on her website, or Instagram
About the Podcast
Exploring and improving our relationship with death through respectful enquiry.
Here you’ll find conversations with those who work with the dead and grieving, in addition to episodes examining death through a lens of history & the arts, folklore and food.
We’ll take you from ancient funerary rituals to forensic anthropologists via green burials, disaster recovery and Persephone’s pomegranates. We hope the journey & stories will provide you with some of the knowledge and empathy you need to navigate this vast hidden world as well as shine a light on the kindness and tenderness displayed by those professionals who truly take care of our dead.
Contact: A Question of Death
