Samhain Ritual Incense Mix 20g - Resin, Herbs & Flowers - Ancestor Blend - 1st November

Resin Incense Blend for Charcoal Burning

This is a loose incense blend rather than a stick or cone incense.

The resins, herbs and flowers are intended to be heated on a fully lit charcoal incense disc so that their aromatic compounds are released into the air.

Because charcoal burns far hotter than standard incense sticks or cones, always use a burner specifically suitable for charcoal and loose resin incense.

How to Burn Samhain Resin Incense

Place a self-igniting charcoal disc inside a suitable heatproof censer, fire bowl or charcoal-safe incense burner.

Light the edge of the charcoal with a long match or lighter. Self-igniting charcoal may spark and crackle as it catches, so keep your face and hands back and ensure good ventilation.

Allow the charcoal to finish sparking and develop a hot grey surface.

Once fully lit, add only a small pinch of the Samhain incense blend to the top.

As the blend heats, it will release fragrant smoke.

Add more only as needed rather than covering the charcoal with a large quantity at once.

Charcoal Safety

Charcoal incense discs become extremely hot and should be treated with the same care as a live ember.

For safer use:

• never hold a lit charcoal disc in your hand
• always use a charcoal-safe burner
• place the burner on a separate heat-resistant surface
• keep away from children and pets
• keep away from curtains, paper and other flammable materials
• use in a well-ventilated room
• avoid inhaling concentrated smoke directly
• never leave burning charcoal unattended
• allow charcoal and ash to cool completely before disposal
• do not dispose of warm ash into paper or plastic bins

Glass containers that are not specifically designed for charcoal use may crack from concentrated heat.

Festival Incense & Seasonal Reflection

Seasonal incense can help create a sensory marker between ordinary time and ritual time.

At Samhain, the aroma of resins, herbs and flowers can accompany reflection on autumn, endings, memory and the approach of winter.

But because the blend is centred on ancestor remembrance, protection and reflective practice, it can also be used beyond Samhain whenever those themes feel relevant.

That makes it suitable not only for formal seasonal ritual, but also for year-round ancestor work, remembrance and quiet spiritual reflection.

Samhain, Halloween & Día de los Muertos

Samhain and Halloween are related historically, but they are not the same thing.

Modern Halloween developed through a mixture of traditions, including influences associated with Samhain, Christian observances and later folk customs.

Día de los Muertos is a distinct Mexican tradition with its own Indigenous and Catholic history. It should not be described as an “Eastern” version of Samhain.

All three may involve themes of death, remembrance or the dead, but they belong to different cultural and religious histories.

Care & Storage

Loose incense blends generally keep well when protected from heat, moisture and strong light.

Store the jar closed in a cool, dry place.

Charcoal discs should be kept especially dry because they readily absorb moisture from the air, which can make them difficult to ignite.

Once a charcoal packet is opened, storing the remaining discs in an airtight container can help preserve their self-igniting quality.

Quick FAQs

What is Samhain incense?
A seasonal incense blend created for use around Samhain, traditionally observed from the evening of 31 October into 1 November.

Can I use this incense outside Samhain?
Yes. Although created for Samhain, its themes of ancestor remembrance, protection and reflective ritual make it suitable for use throughout the year whenever those intentions are relevant.

What is this blend made from?
Resins, herbs, flowers and other natural ingredients according to the supplied recipe.

How much incense is included?
Approximately 20g.

How do I burn it?
Use a small amount on a fully lit charcoal incense disc inside a suitable charcoal-safe burner or censer.

Can I burn it like incense sticks?
No. This is a loose resin-and-herb incense blend designed for charcoal burning.

What is it used for?
Samhain ritual, ancestor remembrance, protection-focused practice, seasonal ceremony, meditation and reflective incense work.

Is Samhain the same as Halloween?
No. They are historically connected, but modern Halloween and Samhain are distinct.

Is Día de los Muertos the same as Samhain?
No. Día de los Muertos is a distinct Mexican tradition with its own cultural and religious history.

Where is the incense made?
It is hand-blended in Glastonbury, United Kingdom.

NB

This is a loose Samhain resin incense blend weighing approximately 20g and designed for charcoal use.

Although created for Samhain, it can be used throughout the year for ancestor remembrance, protection-focused ritual and reflective spiritual practice.

Store in a cool, dry place and keep the jar closed between uses.

Please Note

References to ancestors, protection, veils between worlds, cleansing, transformation or seasonal energy describe spiritual, ritual or folkloric traditions rather than guaranteed supernatural effects.

Always burn loose incense with charcoal in a suitable heatproof burner, in a ventilated space, and never leave it unattended.