Death is inevitable. We will all die. According to Chapter 39: Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, “Death is…part of a natural, organic exchange; it is an equalizer, a leveler, or imbalances and inequities…” (Norget, 356). Those who fear death still cling to the things of this world. Being conscious of death will help Oaxacans separate themselves from the Earth when their time comes. Those with this belief have to be prepared and think about death always. The afterlife is a beautiful destination after living as “passengers” of this world. It shouldn’t be feared or seen as a tragedy. The memories of the deceased are alive. For example, spreading your loved one ashes in the ocean will create a memory. The memory is invoked or reawakened by ritual (i.e.