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)
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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...