DeathFollows

Salem, Massachusetts

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Last updated on Mar 29, 2017

Welcome to Death Follows. Dark mourning art, handmade in Salem, Massachusetts.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram for updates, promotions, and customer photos:
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5.0 (207)

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Etsy buyer on Sep 11, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Donated to help this small business.

Donation: Help Amelia and Jamie

Donation: Help Amelia and Jamie
Holly on Sep 9, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful piece! Shipping was fast and easy, excellent customer service!

READY TO SHIP: Bat Wall Plaque, gravestone art, wall art, wood plaque, dark art, Salem

READY TO SHIP: Bat Wall Plaque, gravestone art, wall art, wood plaque, dark art, Salem
Ana on Aug 16, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

The perfect tote bag with zipper closure! No more items falling out! Thank you!

Death Follows Logo Zipper Tote Bag, black, cotton, canvas, nature art, goth, zipper, witchy, Salem

Death Follows Logo Zipper Tote Bag, black, cotton, canvas, nature art, goth, zipper, witchy, Salem
Kimberly on Aug 11, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

There was an issue with package delivery, NOT sellers fault, and she was very gracious and thoughtful in her reply. Situation sorted out. Got my plaque and it's an absolute delight!!

READY TO SHIP - Rose Coffin Shaped Wall Plaque, made to order, death art, mourning, wood plaque, wall art, cemetery, Salem

READY TO SHIP - Rose Coffin Shaped Wall Plaque, made to order, death art, mourning, wood plaque, wall art, cemetery, Salem
Soanix on Aug 5, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome tote bag, it will serve well for my needs.

Death Follows Leightweight Tote Bag, black, cotton, canvas, nature art, goth, witchy, Salem

Death Follows Leightweight Tote Bag, black, cotton, canvas, nature art, goth, witchy, Salem
Soanix on Aug 5, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great quality, and amazing looking stickers!

Death Follows Holographic Die Cut Sticker, death art, mourning, Salem, cemetery

Death Follows Holographic Die Cut Sticker, death art, mourning, Salem, cemetery
ray on Mar 26, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Thanks again for the piece got here quick would recommend

MADE TO ORDER: Willow and Jackolantern Wall Plaque, gravestone art, wall art, wood plaque, cemetery, Salem, Halloween

MADE TO ORDER: Willow and Jackolantern Wall Plaque, gravestone art, wall art, wood plaque, cemetery, Salem, Halloween
Amber on Mar 29, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I’m obsessed it’s perfect and now I have three in my collection 🖤🖤🖤

MADE TO ORDER - Death's Head Heart Shaped Wall Plaque, made to order, gravestone art, wall art, wood plaque, skull art, Salem

MADE TO ORDER - Death's Head Heart Shaped Wall Plaque, made to order, gravestone art, wall art, wood plaque, skull art, Salem
Tiffany on Feb 15, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for resending. I love it!

RESERVED FOR TIFFANY - Halloween Cat Wall Plaque, spooky, jackolantern, wood plaque, wall art, goth, Salem, black

RESERVED FOR TIFFANY - Halloween Cat Wall Plaque, spooky, jackolantern, wood plaque, wall art, goth, Salem, black
Tiffany on Feb 15, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Great quality, exactly what I was looking for! Love it!

RESERVED FOR TIFFANY - Victorian Hand Pointing Wall Plaque, gravestone art, wall art, wood plaque, mourning art, Salem

RESERVED FOR TIFFANY - Victorian Hand Pointing Wall Plaque, gravestone art, wall art, wood plaque, mourning art, Salem

About DeathFollows

Dark mourning art from Salem, Massachusetts

Sales 589

On Etsy since 2016

Dark mourning art from Salem, Massachusetts

"Mortem Vitæ Sequens" ...Death Follows Life

The motto "Mortem Vitæ Sequens," which means "Death Follows Life" comes from a gravestone in the Burying Point Cemetery, the oldest burial ground in Salem, Massachusetts. To me, this means that death is always with us. It follows us as soon as we are born. Awareness of our own mortality can help us to respect life, death, and the earth that we will one day be returned to.

I create wall plaques, coffin trinket boxes, and other forms of art and home decor. I wanted to create gravestone and death inspired art to serve as a modern Memento Mori, a reminder that we all pass on from this life. All forms of mourning art are beautiful and fascinating, especially gravestone art and Victorian hair jewelry. I draw inspiration from them and from the rich history of New England.

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Amelia

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My name is Amelia Kurpeski. I live and create art in Salem, MA. I draw inspiration from the rich history and beauty of New England. You will often find me in a cemetery, admiring gravestone symbols or taking photos. Thank you for looking at my shop!

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Last updated on Jul 12, 2016

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