"Carry Me Home" - Planning A Graceful Homegoing and A Lasting Legacy

Carry Me Home: A Family Guide to End-of-Life Planning

In Carry Me Home, author, artist, and cultural preservationist Shelby Banks offers a powerful, practical, and culturally grounded guide to end-of-life planning specifically for Black and Brown working class families. Drawing from ancestral traditions, lived experience, and a deep understanding of the spiritual and legal needs of our communities, this book helps readers navigate death with dignity, clarity, and love.

This book is not just about wills, burial insurance, and power of attorney-though those are covered with care. It is also a sacred reclamation of homegoing rituals, Black-owned funeral homes, and the wisdom of our elders. Through storytelling, checklists, and affirmations, Carry Me Home helps families make empowered decisions that honor both the ancestors and the living.

Whether you're preparing for yourself or supporting a loved one, Carry Me Home is a heartfelt, no-nonsense resource for making peace with the practical while holding space for the sacred.