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.

A Faith-Based Look at Whether Dogs Go to Heaven When They Die

A Faith-Based Look at Whether Dogs Go to Heaven When They Die

If you’ve ever held a dog in your arms during their final moments, you know a particular kind of heartbreak. The house feels quieter. The daily routines that once revolved...

When the Funeral Is Over: How to Navigate Life After the Loss

When the Funeral Is Over: How to Navigate Life After the Loss

Updated: November 20, 2025 The day of the funeral often feels like a blur: flowers, embraces, shared stories, and the heaviness of saying goodbye. People gather around you, filling the...

When Grief Feels Overwhelming: How to Cope After the Loss of a Loved One

When Grief Feels Overwhelming: How to Cope After the Loss of a Loved One

Updated: November 22, 2025 There are moments after a death when the world feels unfamiliar. The house is quieter, routines feel broken, and even simple tasks—answering a text, making coffee,...

Saying Goodbye: How to Prepare for the Death of an Aging Pet

Saying Goodbye: How to Prepare for the Death of an Aging Pet

Updated: November 25, 2025 Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest experiences any animal lover will face. Pets aren’t just companions—they’re family. They grow old with...

Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Coping with the Heartbreak of Saying Goodbye

Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Coping with the Heartbreak of Saying Goodbye

Updated: November 26, 2025 Losing a pet is unlike any other kind of grief. They’re with us through ordinary days, life-changing moments, and quiet hours that become some of the...

Navigating Grief: What to Expect and How to Cope

Navigating Grief: What to Expect and How to Cope

Updated: November 26, 2025 Grief is one of the most profound human experiences, personal, unpredictable, and deeply emotional. Whether you are mourning a parent, partner, child, friend, or beloved pet,...

How to Move Forward After Losing a Pet: Steps to Healing

How to Move Forward After Losing a Pet: Steps to Healing

Updated: November 26, 2025 Life after the loss of a pet can feel unexpectedly empty and quiet. The routines you once shared, the morning greetings, playful moments, and comforting companionship,...

Navigating Grief: Understanding the Stages of Pet Loss

Navigating Grief: Understanding the Stages of Pet Loss

Updated: November 27, 2025 Saying goodbye to a cherished companion is one of the most difficult moments a pet parent can face. Pets aren’t just animals; they are loyal friends...