Losing someone you love changes everything. While the rest of the world keeps moving, it’s normal for it to feel like yours is standing still. It’s why finding ways to honour their life is such an important part of learning to live alongside your grief. Memorial ideas are not about fixing it or removing it… Read more

Unlike a broken arm or a bout of flu, the doctor can’t answer the question: how long does grief last? But it’s a common question, and rightly so, because the pain and heaviness that comes with loss isn’t something anyone deserves to feel. It’s often asked quietly, maybe with some guilt attached, and almost always… Read more

Mourning a lost loved one is something humans have done since the beginning of time. As we are sentient beings that feel deep emotional connections to others. The care and love we express towards each other were just as critical when humans lived in tribes as it is today. Humans have an innate desire to… Read more

There are countless ways to celebrate their lives after they have passed and many years on, so we have compiled 21 fabulous ideas to help inspire you to get creative when you are planning an event or another unique way to mark their life. Allow your shared memories with a lost loved one to live… Read more

Losing someone we care about is never easy and knowing what to say when someone dies can be just as difficult. Whether you’re writing a sympathy card, sending a thoughtful text or leaving a voicemail, a condolence message can mean the world to someone who is grieving. It can help remind them that they’re not… Read more

It can be hard to know what to do to comfort someone dealing with a loss or know how to best approach talking about their bereavement. Everyone experiences grief differently, and there is no step-by-step guide to helping someone with their grief. Things To Say To Someone Grieving A Loss Share fond memories If you… Read more

If you have ever felt a loss without closure, you may have experienced ambiguous loss. Since the pandemic, more people have reported suffering from ambiguous loss as they weren’t given the opportunity to see loved ones before they passed. However, there can be multiple causes for this type of grief. This post will explore the definition… Read more

Mourning jewellery offers a way for people to cope with their loss and overcome the mental obstacles that come with grief. Bereavement can be one of the most challenging parts of life, and therefore even small tokens such as pieces of jewellery can be used to help with the grieving process. Mourning Jewellery has a… Read more

We are so excited to tell you about our experience at the National Funeral Exhibition last month. The show was a great opportunity to meet people in the industry face-to-face and share our passion for what we do. However, we were very aware that attending the event as a small family business, could be difficult… Read more

We have already covered what not to say to someone dealing with a loss on the Inscripture blog. However, this post may offer some valuable quotes that you can use to comfort yourself or someone else during a time of grieving. Losing someone close to you is never easy, and you should treat yourself kindly… Read more

Firstly, we are incredibly sorry to hear that you have lost someone special in your life. Although there are multiple stages to grief, you may choose to honour a loved one who has passed at any point during your grieving process. There are ways that you can celebrate their life and the memories you shared… Read more

Anticipatory grief is one of the many types of grief a person can experience. Although the exact feelings of anticipatory grief will vary between individuals, the symptoms are often similar to other forms of grief and present both physically and psychologically. Understanding what anticipatory grief is and how to recognise it within yourself or others… Read more

Unfortunately, there are many different ways that people experience grief and grief can occur immediately due to a life-altering event or later on. Grief can impact a person mentally and emotionally and may take years to process. Grief often happens when someone experiences a loss of a loved one. However, this is not the only… Read more

Anyone can experience grief, the feelings of overwhelming emotion or deep sorrow that a loss can cause. Grief is usually thought of regarding the loss of someone close to you. However, disenfranchised grief can be a lesser-acknowledged form of grief that is still deeply upsetting for the person experiencing a loss and can be challenging… Read more

The time following the loss of a pet is highly challenging and emotional. Pets are a huge part of our daily routine and our family, and the loss of their presence can be overwhelming. If you are feeling emotional due to pet bereavement, you may be searching for some support beyond that of your family… Read more

Talking about death with your loved ones can be one of the hardest things to do. No matter the context, talking about someone who has died, talking about someone dying, or talking about yourself in that way it’s always going to be an emotional conversation. No one likes to talk about death and there is… Read more

Having to help your child through grief is one of the hardest things a parent or guardian has to do. No one wishes that experience on anyone, and no one dreams that they would have to deal with such a sensitive matter with their children. It is even more complex because child bereavement may happen… Read more

Creating a will is important to ensure your possessions and wealth are distributed amongst your loved ones as you intended and make your wishes known. But it may feel like too complex a topic to bring up with your family members. No one likes to think about losing their loved ones. However, it’s a good… Read more

There are many ways to celebrate someone you have lost and remember the memories of those lost loved ones because it can be extremely emotional. It is important to be able to find a way to cope with such an event. At Inscripture, we work with many people to bring them Memorial Jewellery and other… Read more