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.

Pet Memorial Rings vs Necklaces vs Bracelets: Pros, Cons, Comfort & Practicality

Pet Memorial Rings vs Necklaces vs Bracelets: Pros, Cons, Comfort & Practicality

When you’re choosing pet memorial jewelry, you’re rarely shopping in the usual way. You’re trying to make something heartbreaking feel manageable. You want something you can actually live with, something...

Is Cremation Jewelry Waterproof? Showering, Swimming, Sweat & Material-by-Material Guidance

Is Cremation Jewelry Waterproof? Showering, Swimming, Sweat & Material-by-Material Guidance

If you’re asking whether cremation jewelry is waterproof, you’re probably not trying to be difficult or picky. You’re trying to live your life while carrying something that matters. You want...

Can You Travel With Cremation Jewelry? TSA Screening, Packing Tips & Avoiding Loss

Can You Travel With Cremation Jewelry? TSA Screening, Packing Tips & Avoiding Loss

If you’ve ever stood in an airport line with your mind already stretched thin, you know how quickly the smallest decisions can start to feel enormous. And if you’re traveling...

If Cremation Jewelry Breaks or Leaks: Emergency Steps, Clean-Up Tips & Repair Options

If Cremation Jewelry Breaks or Leaks: Emergency Steps, Clean-Up Tips & Repair Options

There are a few moments in grief that feel strangely practical and painfully emotional at the same time. One of them is noticing your cremation jewelry is leaking, or that...

Cat Urn Size Guide: Adult Cats, Kittens & Multiple Cats (Sizing & Keepsake Options)

Cat Urn Size Guide: Adult Cats, Kittens & Multiple Cats (Sizing & Keepsake Options)

The quiet moments after a beloved cat passes can feel heavy, even when their routines were small and familiar, curling into a favorite corner, perching by the window, or quietly...

Do You Need Glue for Cremation Jewelry? Sealing, Threadlocker Options & Safety Tips

Do You Need Glue for Cremation Jewelry? Sealing, Threadlocker Options & Safety Tips

If you’re holding a tiny urn pendant in your hand and wondering whether you’re “supposed” to glue it shut, you’re not being picky, you’re being responsible. Cremation jewelry isn’t just...

Choosing Cremation Urns, Pet Urns, And Cremation Jewelry Without Pressure

Choosing Cremation Urns, Pet Urns, And Cremation Jewelry Without Pressure

Most families don’t arrive at cremation urns because they were shopping for a product. They arrive there because they’re trying to make one steady decision in the middle of a...

Pet Urns for Two Pets: Companion Urns, Divided Urns, and Family Sharing Options

Pet Urns for Two Pets: Companion Urns, Divided Urns, and Family Sharing Options

There’s a particular kind of tenderness in this decision. When you’re looking for pet urns for two pets, it often reflects a home that held more than one cherished heartbeat,...

How to Transfer Pet Ashes Into an Urn: Tools, Tips & a No-Stress Step-by-Step Guide

How to Transfer Pet Ashes Into an Urn: Tools, Tips & a No-Stress Step-by-Step Guide

There’s a particular kind of nerves that shows up when the crematory hands you your pet’s ashes. It’s not just grief. It’s the weight of responsibility, the feeling that you’re...

Pet Urn Size Calculator: Find The Right Capacity (Cubic Inches) & Split Ashes For Keepsakes

Pet Urn Size Calculator: Find The Right Capacity (Cubic Inches) & Split Ashes For Keepsakes

If you’ve ever found yourself googling pet urn size calculator at 2 a.m., you’re not alone. Choosing the right urn size may seem like a simple calculation, but in reality,...

Choosing Cremation Memorials That Feel Like Love: Urns, Keepsakes, Jewelry, and a Clear Plan

Choosing Cremation Memorials That Feel Like Love: Urns, Keepsakes, Jewelry, and a Clear Plan

When a death happens, whether it’s someone you love deeply or a pet who was woven into your daily life—there’s a moment when the world goes quiet and practical decisions...

Pet Memorial Jewelry Hub: Types, How to Fill & Seal, Care, Waterproofing & FAQs

Pet Memorial Jewelry Hub: Types, How to Fill & Seal, Care, Waterproofing & FAQs

In the days after a pet dies, grief has an odd way of slipping into ordinary moments. You reach for a leash that isn’t needed anymore. You pause when you...

Pet Loss FAQ Mega-Guide: 100 Quick Answers on Grief, Cremation, Ashes, Urns & Memorial Jewelry

Pet Loss FAQ Mega-Guide: 100 Quick Answers on Grief, Cremation, Ashes, Urns & Memorial Jewelry

In the days after a pet dies, the questions can feel endless and unexpectedly urgent. You’re navigating grief while also facing decisions you never imagined having to make. Even well-meaning...

How to Divide Cremation Ashes Safely and Respectfully: A Practical Guide

How to Divide Cremation Ashes Safely and Respectfully: A Practical Guide

The first time most families realize they might need to split cremation ashes is not during planning—it’s later, when the temporary container is on the table and everyone is finally...

What to Expect When You Receive Cremation Ashes: Handling, Storage, and Next Steps

What to Expect When You Receive Cremation Ashes: Handling, Storage, and Next Steps

Receiving cremation ashes can feel surprisingly heavy—emotionally and sometimes physically. Even if you chose cremation with confidence, the moment you’re handed a container (or you open a delivery box) can...

What Are Human Ashes, Really? Composition, Appearance, and What You Can Do with Them

What Are Human Ashes, Really? Composition, Appearance, and What You Can Do with Them

When a loved one is cremated, the moment the cremated remains come home can feel strangely quiet. There’s often a temporary container, a simple bag inside a box, and a...