About the author
Tom Morton is described in his own books as a motorcyclist, funeral celebrant and whisky enthusiast, and his writing draws on that combination of interests. Holy Waters: Searching for the Sacred in a Glass (Watkins Publishing, 2022), winner of Best Drink Book at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards, follows a global journey exploring the links between distilled spirits and spiritual practice across different cultures. It Tolls for Thee: A Guide to Celebrating and Reclaiming the End of Life (2021) draws on his work as an independent funeral celebrant, arguing that consciously marking death and grief with personalized ceremony can bring meaning rather than only sorrow. Both books were published by Watkins Publishing for general readers interested in ritual, mortality and cultural history told through personal narrative rather than academic study.
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💬 What our editors say about Tom Morton's books
“Morton’s narrative is a tender, insightful exploration of life’s final chapter, grounded in his unique experiences as an independent celebrant in Shetland. The 'magpie approach' to meaning-making offers refreshing flexibility for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on It Tolls for Thee: A Guide to Celebrating and Reclaiming the End of Life
“Morton offers a charming and insightful journey into the spiritual world of alcohol, weaving together whisky, Voodoo rum, and sake with religious devotion. The book succeeds in illuminating the overlooked sacredness in daily…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Holy Waters: Searching for the Sacred in a Glass
