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)

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

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...

How Much Does Cremation Cost? Average Prices and Budget-Friendly Options

How Much Does Cremation Cost? Average Prices and Budget-Friendly Options

When you are already grieving, trying to figure out how much cremation costs can feel like one more burden you do not have the energy to carry. Quotes from different...

What Happens During Cremation?

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

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?...

Traditional Burial vs. Cremation

Traditional Burial vs. Cremation

Updated: Nov. 20, 2025 Saying goodbye to someone you love is one of the heaviest experiences we face. In that season of grief, even practical decisions—like choosing between a traditional burial...

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

Updated: Nov. 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...

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

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

Updated: Nov. 25, 2025 When someone we love passes away, it can feel like there’s a hole in our hearts that nothing else can fill. While we cannot bring them...

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

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

Updated: November 22, 2025 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...

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

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

Updated: November 22, 2025 Losing a loved one invites us to find meaningful ways to keep their memory present in our daily lives. One of the most intimate expressions of...

How Do I Choose The Right Size Urn For Ashes

How Do I Choose The Right Size Urn For Ashes

Updated: November 22, 2025 Selecting the perfect urn to hold the ashes of your loved one is an important and deeply personal decision. One of the most common questions families...

What Is A Biodegradable Urn, And How Does It Work?

What Is A Biodegradable Urn, And How Does It Work?

Updated: Nov. 26, 2025 Biodegradable urns have become an increasingly meaningful choice for families who want to honor their loved ones with simplicity, sustainability, and symbolism. Today, many families choose...

Honoring Pet Loss: Choosing The Best Urn For Your Companion

Honoring Pet Loss: Choosing The Best Urn For Your Companion

Updated: November 22, 2025 Losing a pet is unlike any other kind of grief. It is quiet but heavy, gentle yet overwhelming. Pets don’t just live with us, they grow...

Why Biodegradable Urns Are A Sustainable Choice For Memorials

Why Biodegradable Urns Are A Sustainable Choice For Memorials

Updated: November 22, 2025 Honoring a loved one often leads families to look for memorial choices that feel meaningful and gentle on the environment. Biodegradable urns have become a thoughtful option...

The Significance Of Custom Engraved Urns In Memorializing Loved Ones

The Significance Of Custom Engraved Urns In Memorializing Loved Ones

Updated: November 23, 2025 Every person leaves behind a legacy shaped by their experiences, values, and the memories they shared with the people they loved. As more families choose cremation,...

The Benefits Of Biodegradable Urns For Sustainable Memorial Practices

The Benefits Of Biodegradable Urns For Sustainable Memorial Practices

Updated: November 23, 2025 Saying goodbye is never easy,  but how we choose to honor a loved one can bring comfort, meaning, and a sense of peace. Today, more families...