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.

How to Choose a Cremation Urn That Actually Fits Your Plans (Home, Burial, Scattering, Travel) - Funeral.com, Inc.

How to Choose a Cremation Urn That Actually Fits Your Plans (Home, Burial, Scattering, Travel)

Choosing a cremation urn can feel overwhelming—not because there aren’t enough options, but because there are so many. Metal urns, wooden box urns, biodegradable urns, keepsakes, jewelry, scatter tubes, travel-safe...

Cremation Jewelry 101: What It Is, How It’s Made, and Who It’s Right For - Funeral.com, Inc.

Cremation Jewelry 101: What It Is, How It’s Made, and Who It’s Right For

Grief doesn’t stop when a service is over. For many people, the hardest moments come later—standing in a quiet kitchen, walking to the car alone, lying awake at night. It’s...

What Happens During Cremation? - Funeral.com, Inc.

What Happens During Cremation?

For many families, the idea of cremation brings up a mix of emotions: curiosity, anxiety, and sometimes fear of the unknown. You may know that cremation is becoming more common,...

Cremation FAQs: Honest Answers to the Questions Families Ask Most - Funeral.com, Inc.

Cremation FAQs: Honest Answers to the Questions Families Ask Most

When families first start exploring cremation, they usually have the same core questions: Is it respectful? How does it work? How much does it cost? What happens to the ashes?...

How to Transfer Ashes into a Cremation Urn - Funeral.com, Inc.

How to Transfer Ashes into a Cremation Urn

For many families, choosing an urn feels manageable, but the next question is much harder: how do we actually transfer the ashes into the cremation urn? The idea of handling...

What to Expect at a Cremation Service: A Compassionate, First-Time Guide - Funeral.com, Inc.

What to Expect at a Cremation Service: A Compassionate, First-Time Guide

For many families, attending a cremation service is unfamiliar. While cremation itself has become one of the most common end-of-life choices, the service that surrounds it can vary widely depending...

From Ashes to Art: The Emotional Beauty of Cremation Jewelry for People and Pets - Funeral.com, Inc.

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

Updated: November 20, 2025 Grief often appears in the quietest moments. Perhaps it’s the ritual of making morning coffee where someone once shared that habit with you, or noticing an...

Eco-Conscious Choices: Biodegradable Urns For Ashes - Funeral.com, Inc.

Eco-Conscious Choices: Biodegradable Urns For Ashes

Updated: November 24, 2025 As more families seek meaningful ways to honor the lives of those they’ve lost, many are turning to biodegradable urns for ashes; a gentle, earth-friendly option...

An In-Depth Guide to Scattering Cremation Ashes from an Urn - Funeral.com, Inc.

An In-Depth Guide to Scattering Cremation Ashes from an Urn

Updated: November 27, 2025 Scattering ashes is one of the most meaningful and symbolic ways to honor a loved one’s memory. For many families, it represents a peaceful act of...