Rip letters

R. I. P.

RIP - Typetober Lettering Illustration designed by Hellsjells. Connect with them on Dribbble; the global community for designers and creative professionals.

Have you ever wondered why we say "Rest in peace" when someone dies and at a funeral? I was asked why by a child the other week and I can honestly say I've never really thought about it before. I think I provided a semi coherent response including an admission of not really knowing, but it left me wanting to know a little more. Is it referring to death being the final rest for the body as the soul goes to heaven? Is it from the days of grave robbing when you literally asked God to let the…