Santa Muerte Magick ™
  • Blog
  • Shop
    • Sarah Bustillo Merch
    • Altar Statues
    • Rosaries
    • Novena Candles
    • Magick Seal Pendants
    • Curio Cabinet
    • Books
    • Tarot Readings
    • Services
  • Patrons
  • Contact

Ad:

Memorial / Funeral for a Santa Muerte Devotee

11/17/2019

2 Comments

 
Picture
Center Image by Foundry Co on Pixabay.
Primary Use:

A ritual to honor and remember the life of a Santa Muerte devotee.

***Thanks to my Patreon patrons who voted for me to write this ritual. Help guide the direction of this blog and become a patron at Patreon.com/SantaMuerteMagick.
You Will Need

1 Black Candle - to invite the energy of the Santa Muerte.
1 Burn Plate or Bowl - to hold the candle as it burns.


Important Notes

This ritual is designed in the style of a celebration of life and is intended to be performed indoors up until the "Final Placement of Remains," (seen below). 

The remains of the deceased, if available, would be placed at the front of an audience of invited guests. The person leading this ritual - the Leader - would be positioned beside the remains facing the guests. If no remains are available, then a photo or photos of the deceased should stand in their place.

A small table or other platform placed near the remains can be positioned to safely hold the black candle and burn plate. A depiction of Santa Muerte can be placed on this platform as well. If the deceased kept a Santa Muerte altar before their passing, then the depiction used here could be a personal altar piece.


The Ritual

The ritual can begin when all guests have arrived and taken their seats. To mark the beginning of the ritual, the Leader lights the black candle on the burn plate. The Leader then faces the audience of guests and prays:

"Santa Muerte, Saint of Death,
one of yours is laid to rest.
Now we gather in this place,
now this life we celebrate."


Opening Remarks

Next, the Leader may make opening remarks, explaining the significance of death in the life of a Santa Muerte devotee. These may be original remarks or a recitation of the words that follow:

"The Santa Muerte is death itself, and she loves us all. We know she loves us all, because she will come for us all, just as she has come for NAME OF DECEASED.

Death is a fact of life. It is not to be feared, but accepted. When a person chooses to become a devotee of the Santa Muerte, they make the conscious decision to accept their own mortality. For it is only when mortality is accepted that even the smallest and most mundane events in our lives can become beautiful and sweet."


Summary of Life

Distilling an entire life into a few short words is never easy, but at this point in the ritual, the Leader can read a prepared summary of the deceased's life. The Leader can share facts of the deceased, like where they were born and where they lived, personal details of the deceased, like their passions and hobbies, and interesting facts of the deceased, like their major accomplishments.

Audience Sharing

At this point, the audience is invited to share personal stories about the deceased. Anything from funny stories to life lessons can be shared. If the Leader is a close family member or friend, it would be appropriate for the Leader to share the first story, then invite members of the audience to do the same. This is a portion of the ritual which does not need to be rushed.

Moment of Silence

When everyone in the audience has had the opportunity to share their personal stories about the deceased, the Leader should now call for a moment of silence to last about three minutes. This period can be introduced with the following words from the Leader:

"At this point I would like to ask for a moment of silence to honor and remember NAME OF DECEASED. Please take this time to reflect internally on anything that you may like. The silence will last for three minutes."


Removal of Remains

After the moment of silence, the remains of the deceased, if present, may be removed from view. If any music has been selected for this occasion, then now is the time to play it. If a casket is present it can be moved into a hearse for delivery to the burial plot. If an urn is present, it can be stored in a place of respect out of view of invited guests.

When the remains are out of view, the Leader may now extinguish the black candle.

When the flame of the candle is extinguished, the Leader may thank the invited guests for attending.

Final Placement of Remains

If an internment of remains or scattering of ashes is to immediately follow this ritual, then guests in attendance may be invited to follow the remains to the location of internment or scattering of the ashes. This may or may not occur, as some families may choose to bury, entomb, or scatter the remains far from where this ritual takes place.

At the site where the remains will be laid to rest or scattered, those in attendance may reflect peacefully on the life of the deceased, and the Leader may recite the following prayer, as many times as is needed, as the remains are covered in Earth, sealed in place, or scattered:

"Santa Muerte, Saint of Death,
one of yours is laid to rest.
Bless those here gathered today,
Bless us all in your good name."


Once the remains are covered with Earth, sealed in place, or completely scattered, the Leader may then thank the guests for attending and declare the ritual complete. This can be accomplished with original remarks, or a recitation of the words that follow:

"I would like to thank everybody for being in attendance today.
This ritual, just like the life which we have gathered to celebrate, is now complete.
​May the Santa Muerte bless us all."

Ad:

2 Comments
Cassandra
3/13/2021 11:56:28 pm

I’ve recently had a loved one pass away I have a white candle with their picture on it. Would it be ok to place this cancel on her alter and ask her to guide him home?

Reply
Arnold link
3/18/2021 07:13:57 pm

I don't see why not. I think this would be a lovely gesture, and a lovely way to remember the departed.

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.



    Picture
    A Santa Muerte buy / sell group.

    Become a Patron!


    Patron Benefits:

    • Monthly video mini lectures.
    • Weekly zodiac 3-card tarot spreads.
    • A community Discord server.
    • A shout out for YOUR website under the "Patrons" tab.
    • ​Answers to all questions (usually) within 24 hours.
    • Polls / surveys to guide my work.

    Ad:

    Categories:

    All
    Altar
    Ancestor Communication
    Ancestor Contact
    Announcements
    Anti-Abuse Prayer
    Anti-Anxiety Prayer
    Anti-Defense Hex
    Anti-Discrimination At Work
    Artist's Seal
    Black Salt
    Bless This RX Prayer
    Books By Me
    Boomerang
    Break Limp Dick
    Breaks And Cracks
    Break Up
    Business Burn Down
    Call Me Quickly
    Candle Magick
    Chakras
    Cloak Colors
    Coins Of Holy Death
    Consecration
    Contract
    Covert Devotion
    Cuckold Me Lover
    Curse And Hex Poppet
    Curse And Hex Reflection
    Cursed Gift
    Curse / Hex
    Day Of The Dead
    Day Of The Dead Novena
    Debt Collectors Keep Away
    Decoy Poppet
    Dedication Ritual
    Divorce Curse
    Documentaries
    Double Luck Fast
    Egg Cleansing
    Enemies Revealed
    Enemy Destruction Seal
    Etheric Cords
    Evil Eye Seal
    Family Fall Apart Curse
    Fear Of Commitment
    Fertile Womb
    Fiery Wall Of Protection
    Financial Good Luck
    Find A Lover
    Find A New Job
    Florida Water
    Follow My Lead
    Food On The Table
    Friend
    Friend Forgiveness Prayer
    Friendship Magnet
    Funeral / Memorial
    Gambler's Luck
    Generous Lover
    Gluttony Curse
    Go Away
    Haunted Home Cleansing
    Healing Granted Novena
    Health
    Health Poppet
    Helping Hand
    Home
    Home Protection
    Home Sell Fast
    I Am Statements
    Interviews
    Judge Have Mercy
    Justice
    Justice Seal
    Karma
    Landlord Protection
    Law Keep Away
    Leave My Lover Alone
    Lecture Archive
    Libido Boost
    Limp Dick
    Lost And Found
    Love
    Love Me As I Am
    Lover Don't Cheat
    Lover Return
    Love Tie
    Luck
    Lust Return
    Magick Prayers
    Magick Trash
    Magick Truths
    Money
    Money Seal
    Multiple Lovers
    Necromancer's Prayer
    Neighbor-B-Gone
    New Job Success
    New Year Novena
    Novena Prayer Rituals
    Offerings
    Oil Formulas
    Omens
    Open Minded Lover
    Peaceful Home
    Poppet Magick
    Powder Formulas
    Prisoner's Prayer
    Psychic Power Seal
    Psychic Vision
    Public Offerings
    Quick Cash
    Quit Smoking
    Return To Sender
    Revenge Curse
    Road Opener
    Rosary
    Safe Travels
    Santa Muerte Oil
    Santa Muerte Powder
    Seals
    Self Forgiveness Prayer
    Self Respect
    Show A Sign Prayer
    Shut Your Mouth
    Skin Sacrifice
    Skull Candle
    Spirit Cross Over
    Steady Work
    Stolen Property Prayer
    Stop Contacting Me Hex
    Student's Prayer
    Study Focus
    Take Down An Altar
    Tarot
    Tarot Altar
    Tepito Altar Visit
    Thanks And Blessings
    Third Eye
    Three Way Lover
    To Whom It May Concern
    Travel
    True Love Seal
    Truth Be Told
    Vampyre Energy
    Videos
    Water-formulas
    Weight Loss


Books by Arnold Bustillo:

Picture
Cover art by Sarah at www.SarahBustillo.com
Picture
Cover art by Sarah at www.SarahBustillo.com
Picture
Cover art by Sarah at www.SarahBustillo.com

Picture
Picture
Cover art by Sarah at www.SarahBustillo.com
Picture
Cover art by Sarah at www.SarahBustillo.com

Picture
Cover art by Sarah at www.SarahBustillo.com

DISCLAIMER: Third party advertisements, affiliate links, and cookies are active on this site. Information published on this site is for informational and entertainment purposes only.  Do not work with herbs or oils without knowing their effects. Nothing on this website is offered as professional, medical, or legal advice. We do not claim to treat or cure any illness or condition.  All items used, promoted, or provided, are offered as curios only and we make no guarantees or warranties. We practice magick and write on magickal topics - nothing else.

"Santa Muerte Magick" is a trademark of Bustillo Guerrero, LLC (2016 - 2022).

  • Blog
  • Shop
    • Sarah Bustillo Merch
    • Altar Statues
    • Rosaries
    • Novena Candles
    • Magick Seal Pendants
    • Curio Cabinet
    • Books
    • Tarot Readings
    • Services
  • Patrons
  • Contact