Necromancy is the act of conjuring the dead for divination.
It dates back to Old Testament times - to Persia, Greece and Rome, and in the Middle Ages was widely practiced by magicians, sorcerers, and witches. Today, popular TV shows featuring necromancy are becoming more numerous. People rightfully want to know how their loved ones are faring in the afterlife. They are seeking information and in some cases, forgiveness, from the dearly departed. We are human.