"A thoughtful, erudite survey through history and across cultures for all of us who wonder about death in order to lead more meaningful lives."
—Steve Leder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty of What Remains and For You When I Am Gone
 
"Can contemplating and even befriending death allow us to live more fully? Joanna Ebenstein uses a multicultural and historical lens to make a compelling case for just that. A thought-provoking and fascinating guide to trading fear for curiosity in pursuit of joy and meaning in our finite time here."
—Suzy Hopkins, author of What to Do When I'm Gone

“There is no better person than Joanna Ebenstein to help someone come to terms with death and dying. Memento Mori is a crucially important read for anyone who is going to eventually die, which is all of us. This incredible book spells out the steps everyone should take to make those inevitable death experiences more manageable. Not since Elizabeth Kübler-Ross has an author done more to help readers of all ages and backgrounds plan for their final days.”
—Dr. John Troyer, Death Studies Scholar-at-Large, Centre for Death and Society (UK)
 
"For well over fifteen years, Joanna Ebenstein has been at the forefront of conversations around how we think about death and the cultural rituals that surround it. Throughout it all, her approach has always been simultaneously serious and curious: sensitive to all the difficult and complex emotions involved while still maintaining a sense of wonder and excitement. Memento Mori shows her at her absolute best: open, engaging, and full of wisdom—an excellent and thought-provoking book."
—Colin Dickey, author of Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places