The Funeral.com Journal

Resources to help you create tributes as unique as the people (and pets) you love. Learn how engraving, photos, colors, and symbols add meaning; discover scattering rituals and at-home memorial ideas. We focus on the details that matter—because small choices can carry a lifetime of comfort.

Traditional burial vs cremation

Traditional burial vs cremation

Here’s a clear side-by-side comparison to help you think through traditional burial vs. cremation. ⚰️ Traditional Funeral & Burial Key Features Viewing or visitation with the body present. Funeral service...

From Ashes to Art: The Emotional Beauty of Cremation Jewelry for People and Pets

From Ashes to Art: The Emotional Beauty of Cremation Jewelry for People and Pets

Grief often leaves us searching for something to hold onto — a small, comforting symbol that brings closeness when words fall short. Cremation jewelry transforms that search into art, offering...

How to Choose the Right Pet Urn: A Guide for Dog & Cat Owners

How to Choose the Right Pet Urn: A Guide for Dog & Cat Owners

Losing a beloved pet is one of life's most difficult moments. Our dogs and cats aren't just animals — they're family, companions, and constant sources of love. When the time...

When the Funeral Is Over: How to Navigate Life After the Loss

When the Funeral Is Over: How to Navigate Life After the Loss

The day of the funeral often feels like a whirlwind, tears, hugs, flowers, and stories. Friends and family gather, offering comfort, helping you through the motions of saying goodbye. But...

Why Pre-Planning a Funeral Is a Gift to Your Family

Why Pre-Planning a Funeral Is a Gift to Your Family

When we think about giving something meaningful to our loved ones, we often imagine birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays. Rarely do we think about the gift of planning ahead for a...

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One: How to Cope When the Pain Feels Overwhelming

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One: How to Cope When the Pain Feels Overwhelming

There are moments in life when the world seems to pause, when the weight of losing someone you deeply love makes everything feel heavier, quieter, and harder to face. The...

Writing a Eulogy: How to Capture a Life in Words

Writing a Eulogy: How to Capture a Life in Words

There are moments in life when words feel both powerful and impossibly small. Standing before family and friends to speak about someone who has passed is one of those moments....

Saying Goodbye: How to Prepare for the Death of an Aging Pet

Saying Goodbye: How to Prepare for the Death of an Aging Pet

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest experiences any animal lover will face. Pets aren't just animals, they're family. They grow old with us, comfort us...

Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Coping with the Heartbreak of Saying Goodbye

Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Coping with the Heartbreak of Saying Goodbye

For many of us, pets aren’t just animals, they’re family. They greet us after long days, snuggle with us during quiet nights, and stay by our side during life’s highs...

A Piece of Them, Always With You: Why Families Choose Keepsake Urns

A Piece of Them, Always With You: Why Families Choose Keepsake Urns

When someone we love passes away, it can feel like there's a hole in our hearts that nothing can fill. But while we can’t bring them back, we can hold...

Helping Children Understand Death and Grieve

Helping Children Understand Death and Grieve

Gentle Guidance for Parents and Guardians Death is never easy to talk about, especially with a child. As adults, we often feel the need to shield children from pain, thinking...

Funeral Planning Checklist: What You Need to Know

Funeral Planning Checklist: What You Need to Know

A helpful guide to navigating arrangements during a difficult time, with a downloadable checklist for your convenience. Planning a funeral is never easy. When you’re grieving, even simple decisions can...

Cremation vs. Burial: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Cremation vs. Burial: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Losing someone you love is one of the hardest experiences life brings. Amid the grief, one of the first and most personal decisions families face is whether to choose cremation...

Creative Ways to Display a Loved One’s Urn at Home

Creative Ways to Display a Loved One’s Urn at Home

Honoring their memory with beauty, love, and intention. Losing someone you love is never easy. But for many, having a beautiful space at home to remember them can bring a...

Navigating Grief: What to Expect and How to Cope

Navigating Grief: What to Expect and How to Cope

Losing someone you love changes everything. Whether it's a family member, a close friend, or even a pet, grief shows up in ways we don’t always expect. It can feel...

Choose The Right Size Urn For The Ashes

How Do I Choose The Right Size Urn For Ashes

Many people focus on the design or material when selecting an urn for a loved one's ashes, overlooking one crucial factor: the size of the urn. To choose the right size...