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 Candle Etiquette: When to Light One, What to Say, and How to Set Up a Ceremony

Memorial Candle Etiquette: When to Light One, What to Say, and How to Set Up a Ceremony

There is a particular calm that comes with candlelight. In the middle of grief, when words feel too small or too complicated, a flame gives people something steady to look...

Plants and Flowers for Graves: Low-Maintenance Choices to Honor a Loved One

Plants and Flowers for Graves: Low-Maintenance Choices to Honor a Loved One

Visiting a grave or memorial garden is about more than the stone itself; it is a place to feel connected to a loved one. Thoughtfully chosen plants for graves, gentle...

What Do the Stripes on the American Flag Mean? History, Symbolism, and Proper Use at Graves

What Do the Stripes on the American Flag Mean? History, Symbolism, and Proper Use at Graves

When you walk through a cemetery on a national holiday and see row after row of small American flags fluttering above headstones, the sight can catch in your throat. Those...

Memorial Day Cemetery Decorations: Creative Tips for Honoring Loved Ones

Memorial Day Cemetery Decorations: Creative Tips for Honoring Loved Ones

Memorial Day can bring a quiet ache long before you reach the cemetery gates. You might find yourself wondering what to bring, how much to decorate, or whether your choices...

Gravesite Decoration Ideas: Flowers, Flags, and Seasonal Tributes That Last

Gravesite Decoration Ideas: Flowers, Flags, and Seasonal Tributes That Last

When it comes to gravesite decoration ideas, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. From flowers for graves and artificial flowers for headstones to flags on graves and seasonal grave...