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.

Blue Cremation Urns: Designing a Calm, Ocean-Inspired Memorial

Blue Cremation Urns: Designing a Calm, Ocean-Inspired Memorial

When families imagine a peaceful memorial, they often picture calm water, open sky, and soft evening light. The meaning of the color blue is deeply tied to these images, which...

Pet Urns for Ashes: A Complete Guide for Dog and Cat Owners

Pet Urns for Ashes: A Complete Guide for Dog and Cat Owners

Updated: Nov. 21, 2025 Losing a dog or cat means saying goodbye to a true family member. When you receive your pet’s ashes, the next question is often, “What do...

Helping Children Understand Death and Grieve

Helping Children Understand Death and Grieve

Updated: November 25, 2025 Explaining death to children is one of the most delicate and vital tasks a parent or caregiver can face. When someone loved—whether a family member, pet,...

How To Plan A Meaningful Funeral Service

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...

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,...

How to Choose the Perfect Keepsake Jewelry for Your Loved One

How to Choose the Perfect Keepsake Jewelry for Your Loved One

Updated: November 27, 2025 Selecting the right piece of keepsake jewelry is a deeply personal decision. It’s more than choosing an accessory—it’s choosing a symbolic connection that carries your loved...

An In-Depth Guide to Scattering Cremation Ashes from an Urn

An In-Depth Guide to Scattering Cremation Ashes from an Urn

Updated: November 27, 2025 Scattering ashes is one of the most meaningful and symbolic ways to honor a loved one’s memory. For many families, it represents a peaceful act of...