Inclusion Shipping Guide

W.I.S.E. is not responsible for lost packages and it is recommended that you purchase insurance and tracking.
  • Once you place your order, you will find the mailing address in your order invoice. It is not public information due to privacy reasons and safety concerns.
  • Please mail your inclusion item within 7 days of your initial order. I can only start the piece once I receive the item.  The estimated wait time begins from the time I receive the inclusion item, not when the order is placed.
  • Please do not send me the last of your inclusion item (i.e. last ounce of breast milk, last lock of hair) in case of lost/stolen packages or other mishaps.


    How much of each inclusion is needed for a keepsake?
    Breastmilk -  I recommend sending at least one full ounce of breastmilk just in case there is a leak or damage during shipment, however  1/2oz of Breastmilk which can yield up to three small keepsakes. Minimum requirement for one keepsake is 10ml 

    Ashes- 1/4 teaspoon per keepsake. 

    Umbilical cord-  The part of the stump that falls off after birth is sufficient enough for a keepsake.  If you do not have that, then a 1/4' clipping.

    Placenta Powder-  This depends on how much powder you would like in your keepsake.  If you would like just a little, then one capsule (or 1/2 a teaspoon) will be plenty.  If you would like a lot of powder, then please send two (or one teaspoon)

    Lock of hair-  One lock of hair 1 inch or longer, tied together with a string 

    Fabric- If you are just ordering a small keepsake, a 2' x2' square of the fabric will be plenty to work with.

    Flowers- Just a few petals of whatever flowers you would like to include. 

  • Packaging and Labeling Instruction
  • Please make sure that your return address is clearly labeled on the outside of your package.
  • Registered mail requiring a signature is not recommended because it may result in items being returned to sender.
  • Label all packaged items with your name and order number.
  • It is also recommended to include your itemized invoice that includes your requested design, design specifics, ring size (if applicable), and any other specification requested.

Milk Keepsakes
  • Milk keepsakes can be made with fresh, frozen, expired, and donated breastmilk.  Because this milk isn't for consumption, it doesn't matter how old it is or how it has been stored.  As long as there is no visible mold, your milk is perfect for preserving for custom keepsakes.

  • Please place milk into a labeled breastmilk storage bag, and then place that bag into a quart size freezer style zip lock bag. Place that into a padded envelope (or small flat rate box) and then mail the package priority shipping to the address provided.  Please make sure that the name used to place the order is on the bag.

  • Because this is not meant for consumption, the milk does not need to be kept cool during the shipping process.

  • If sending milk for keepsakes for multiple people, please package and label each bag separately and accordingly.

  • Please declare the package contains liquid, but it does not need to be stated that it is breastmilk.

  • Please allow 8-12 weeks for milk keepsake completion. This is because of the lengthy preservation process.

Placenta Keepsake
  • Placenta powder ONLY. Please do not send me raw placenta (unless you are a placenta client and I am already processing your placenta).   If you have not had your placenta encapsulated but still would like to purchase a keepsake, you can message me for more information.  

  •  Place powder  (or capsules) into a freezer style zip lock bag, and then place that into a padded envelope (or small flat rate box) and then mail the package priority shipping to the address provided. Please note that if dye was used for a placenta print, then residual color will be in the powder and may show with the keepsake.

Cremation Ash Keepsake
  • Place ash in a sealed in a freezer style zip lock bag and then place that into a padded envelope (or small flat rate box) and then mail the package priority shipping to the address provided.

  • Any ash not used in your keepsake will be returned to you.

Umbilical Cord Stump Keepsake
  • Please send dried stump only.

  • Place stump piece in a freezer style zip lock bag and then place that into a padded envelope (or small flat rate box) and then mail the package priority shipping to the address provided.

Lock of hair
  • Place hair in a zip lock bag and then place that into a padded envelope (or small flat rate box) and then mail the package priority shipping to the address provided.
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  • Make sure the hair is tied with string before packaging.


  • Flowers
     You may send either dried or fresh flowers to be made into a keepsake.  If your flowers have been previously dried, they will generally be less vibrant in a keepsake vs sending me fresh flowers.  If your flowers are fresh please wrap them in paper towel to absorb all the moisture.   Because I have to cut them up to fit into the keepsakes, it is okay if they get a little smashed in transit.  Please make sure you let me know if you want any of the flowers back that aren't used, otherwise I do not return them with your order.  It is best to ship fresh flowers in priority shipping because they will start to leak the moisture and mold if the shipment takes too long.  If you would like to dry them out before and do not know how, email me at sarah@wisebeginnings.com and I can help you out.
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Local to me and don’t want to ship your inclusion?
Simply select the local option when checking out and then we can arrange a drop off time for you to bring it to me instead! Just follow the same packaging instructions as below <3

Please read the FAQs so you can learn more about the process and about the variations of normal for handmade jewelry.

Labeling Your Inclusion 

  • Include a printout of your order confirmation, or copy order information by hand and place in a separate plastic bag to prevent damage.
  • Follow the inclusion shipping guide for the designated inclusion. Please also include:
    • Your name on each bag
    • Order number(s) on each bag​
    • Design specifics for each design