Philotimo Life

Philotimo Life

We are here to reimagine...

and transform society through death literacy and grief advocacy. I work to influence corporate, social, and educational policies that pertain to grief and bereavement. I'm changing perspectives to change the world.

Our Story

Maria's mom died when she was two. ​From an early age, she realized that talking about death was a huge no-no because people got really weird about it. As a way to avoid uncomfortable situations, she hardly spoke about her mom– let alone the way the loss impacted her. As she got older, she began to ask herself, "Why aren't I talking about this? Why aren't we talking about it?" This is what led t...
Maria's mom died when she was two. ​From an early age, she realized that talking about death was a huge no-no because people got really weird about it. As a way to avoid uncomfortable situations, she hardly spoke about her mom– let alone the way the loss impacted her. As she got older, she began to ask herself, "Why aren't I talking about this? Why aren't we talking about it?" This is what led to Philotimo Life– a place that breathes life into the conversation around death. She wants you to share your experiences around death with family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. As a result, removing the taboo around death talk will help us all embrace the reality of our mortality and create a more compassionate and kinder world.