First published 2019
Mortician Caitlin Doughty answers your most intriguing questions about death. From ancient Egyptian rituals to flesh-eating insects, she explores the fascinating science of what happens to our bodies when we die. In a brisk, informative, and morbidly funny style, Doughty confronts our common fear of dying with candid, honest facts about the body we leave behind. Through a mix of dark humor and clinical expertise, Doughty provides the answers you never knew you needed—whether it's what would happen to an astronaut's body in space or how deep you should bury your pet if you want Fluffy to become a mummy.
Genres: science, death, humor, non-fiction
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: educational, informative
Setting: United States of America
Period: Present day
256 pages · Paperback · W. W. Norton & Company
Content warnings: body-horror, death, graphic-violence