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 Transport Human Remains - Funeral.com, Inc.

How to Transport Human Remains

When a loved one passes away away from home, families are often faced with an unexpected and emotionally complex task: arranging to bring their remains to the place where final...

What Is Embalming? Process, Safety, and When It’s Needed - Funeral.com, Inc.

What Is Embalming? Process, Safety, and When It’s Needed

Understanding what embalming is can bring clarity during one of life’s most difficult moments. In times of loss—when emotions are heavy and decisions feel overwhelming, knowing what this process truly...

Understanding Where Do People Get Cremated: Options and Processes - Funeral.com, Inc.

Understanding Where Do People Get Cremated: Options and Processes

Cremation is a deeply personal decision that reflects respect, love, and remembrance for a life well-lived. It is a choice that allows families to honor their loved one’s wishes while...

What Is Direct Burial? How It Works, Who It’s For, and How It Differs From Cremation - Funeral.com, Inc.

What Is Direct Burial? How It Works, Who It’s For, and How It Differs From Cremation

Direct burial is a simple, dignified alternative to a traditional funeral. Instead of planning a full ceremony with embalming, public viewing, and multiple events at the funeral home, families who...

How Much Does Cremation Cost? Average Prices and Budget-Friendly Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

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...

Graveside Service, Cremation Service, or Celebration of Life? - Funeral.com, Inc.

Graveside Service, Cremation Service, or Celebration of Life?

When a loved one passes away, one of the earliest decisions a family faces is choosing the type of service that best reflects their values, beliefs, and the personality of...

Traditional Burial vs. Cremation - Funeral.com, Inc.

Traditional Burial vs. Cremation

Updated: November 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...

Why Pre-Planning a Funeral Is a Gift to Your Family - Funeral.com, Inc.

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

Updated: November 20, 2025 When considering meaningful gifts for those we love, most think of celebrations like birthdays or holidays. Yet pre-planning a funeral stands out as one of the most...

Writing a Eulogy: How to Capture a Life in Words - Funeral.com, Inc.

Writing a Eulogy: How to Capture a Life in Words

Updated: November 25, 2025 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...

How to Plan a Funeral in 7 Steps: Honoring a Life with Care - Funeral.com, Inc.

How to Plan a Funeral in 7 Steps: Honoring a Life with Care

Updated: November 24, 2025 Losing a loved one is an experience that often defies description. The world seems to pause, yet the demands of the immediate future rush forward with...

Cremation vs. Burial: Which Is Right for Your Family? - Funeral.com, Inc.

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...

What Is The Difference Between A Funeral And A Memorial Service - Funeral.com, Inc.

What Is The Difference Between A Funeral And A Memorial Service

Updated: November 22, 2025 When someone we love passes away, the world suddenly becomes quiet, unfamiliar, and overwhelming. In the middle of grief, families must make decisions that feel impossibly...

The Importance Of Pre-Planning Your Funeral - Funeral.com, Inc.

The Importance Of Pre-Planning Your Funeral

Updated: November 22, 2025 Planning for the end of life is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to your family. It may feel difficult to think about,...

How To Plan A Meaningful Funeral Service - Funeral.com, Inc.

How To Plan A Meaningful Funeral Service

Updated: Nov. 26, 2025 Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences, and planning a funeral service during such a time can feel overwhelming. Yet, creating a meaningful...

Green Funerals: Eco-Friendly Options for Saying Goodbye - Funeral.com, Inc.

Green Funerals: Eco-Friendly Options for Saying Goodbye

Updated: November 24, 2025 As more families seek sustainable ways to honor their loved ones, green funerals have emerged as an environmentally-conscious alternative to traditional burial and cremation practices. Unlike...