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.

Memorial Donations in Lieu of Flowers: How to Request and Manage Gifts in Someone’s Honor

Memorial Donations in Lieu of Flowers: How to Request and Manage Gifts in Someone’s Honor

When someone dies, flowers often arrive before the words do. They are beautiful, comforting, and traditional. But more and more families are choosing memorial donations in lieu of flowers, asking...

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...

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

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...

What Happens at a Funeral Service?

What Happens at a Funeral Service?

For many people, attending a funeral service is unfamiliar territory. The emotions of loss, combined with uncertainty about what will happen, often leave families feeling overwhelmed. A funeral service is...

Graveside Service, Cremation Service, or Celebration of Life?

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...

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

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

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

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...

What Is The Difference Between A Funeral And A Memorial Service

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

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,...

Discover Unique Cremation Urn Designs for a Personalized Tribute

Discover Unique Cremation Urn Designs for a Personalized Tribute

Updated: November 25, 2025 Honoring a loved one is a deeply personal journey. Today, many families seek memorial items that reflect individuality, personality, and meaning. Unique cremation urn designs offer...