diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_effects/servant_blocker.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_effects/servant_blocker.dm
index 194747cefc..47ef4bf476 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_effects/servant_blocker.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_effects/servant_blocker.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 /obj/effect/clockwork/servant_blocker/CanPass(atom/movable/M, turf/target)
 	var/list/target_contents = M.GetAllContents() + M
 	for(var/mob/living/L in target_contents)
-		if(is_servant_of_ratvar(L) && get_dir(M, src) != dir) //Unless we're on the side the arrow is pointing directly away from, no-go
+		if(is_servant_of_ratvar(L) && get_dir(M, src) != dir && L.stat != DEAD) //Unless we're on the side the arrow is pointing directly away from, no-go
 			to_chat(L, "<span class='danger'>The space beyond here can't be accessed by you or other servants.</span>")
 			return
 	return TRUE
diff --git a/code/game/turfs/open.dm b/code/game/turfs/open.dm
index 0eddbc411e..c937a8a48f 100644
--- a/code/game/turfs/open.dm
+++ b/code/game/turfs/open.dm
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 /turf/open/indestructible/clock_spawn_room/proc/port_servants()
 	. = FALSE
 	for(var/mob/living/L in src)
-		if(is_servant_of_ratvar(L))
+		if(is_servant_of_ratvar(L) && L.stat != DEAD)
 			. = TRUE
 			L.forceMove(get_turf(pick(GLOB.servant_spawns)))
 			visible_message("<span class='warning'>[L] vanishes in a flash of red!</span>")