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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Embalming: Safety, Religion, and the Environment - Funeral.com, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About Embalming: Safety, Religion, and the Environment

When someone you love dies, the first decisions arrive fast—often before your heart has caught up. A funeral home may ask whether you want embalming, and the question can land...

Illinois Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Illinois Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 21, 2025 for 2026. Pet Cremation Overview in Illinois Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide explains pet cremation...

Idaho Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Idaho Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 21, 2025 for 2026. Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about aftercare can feel overwhelming. This guide explains pet cremation in Idaho in clear, compassionate...

Hawaii Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Hawaii Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 21, 2025 for 2026. Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide explains pet cremation in Hawaii in plain language,...

What Is Embalming, Really? History, Process, and When Families Can Say No - Funeral.com, Inc.

What Is Embalming, Really? History, Process, and When Families Can Say No

In the first hours after a death, families often feel pulled in two directions at once. Part of you wants time to breathe, to call the people who need to...

Georgia Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Georgia Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 21, 2025 for 2026. Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide explains pet cremation in Georgia in plain language—how...

Bereavement Leave and Workplace Policies: What You Can Ask For and How to Advocate for More Support - Funeral.com, Inc.

Bereavement Leave and Workplace Policies: What You Can Ask For and How to Advocate for More Support

The first work message after a death can feel impossible to write. You may be in shock, making family calls, and suddenly responsible for logistics that don’t wait—travel, paperwork, services....

Florida Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Florida Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 21, 2025 for 2026. Pet Cremation Overview in Florida Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide explains pet cremation...

Delaware Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Delaware Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 21, 2025 for 2026. Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide explains pet cremation in Delaware in plain language,...

Connecticut Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Connecticut Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 21, 2025 for 2026. Pet Cremation Overview in Connecticut Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide explains pet cremation...

Colorado Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Colorado Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 21, 2025 for 2026. Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide explains pet cremation in Colorado—how it works, what...

California Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

California Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 21, 2025 for 2026. Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide explains pet cremation in California in clear, compassionate...

Arkansas Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Arkansas Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 21, 2025 for 2026. Pet Cremation Overview in Arkansas Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide explains the basics...

Arizona Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Arizona Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 20, 2025 for 2026. Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide aims to answer your questions and help you...

Do You Really Need Embalming? When It’s Required, When It’s Optional, and Alternatives - Funeral.com, Inc.

Do You Really Need Embalming? When It’s Required, When It’s Optional, and Alternatives

The question usually shows up in the middle of a harder moment. A nurse hands you a folder. A funeral home calls back. A family group chat lights up with...

Alaska Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Alaska Pet Cremation Guide: Laws, Costs & Options

Updated December 19, 2025 for 2026. Losing a pet is never easy, and making decisions about cremation can feel overwhelming. This guide explains pet cremation in Alaska in clear, compassionate...