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.

Advance Directives and Living Wills: Making Medical Wishes Clear Before the End of Life - Funeral.com, Inc.

Advance Directives and Living Wills: Making Medical Wishes Clear Before the End of Life

Most families don’t start talking about end-of-life medical care because everything feels urgent and frightening. They start talking because of something quieter: a news story that hits close to home,...

How to Transport Human Remains - Funeral.com, Inc.

How to Transport Human Remains

When a loved one passes away away from home, families are often faced with an unexpected and emotionally complex task: arranging to bring their remains to the place where final...

Burying a Pet with Respect: Legal, Safe, and Heartfelt Methods - Funeral.com, Inc.

Burying a Pet with Respect: Legal, Safe, and Heartfelt Methods

Losing a pet — whether a cat, dog, or another beloved companion — is one of the hardest experiences many of us face. These creatures become part of our daily...

A Helpful Guide on How to Bury a Pet in Your Backyard Legally - Funeral.com, Inc.

A Helpful Guide on How to Bury a Pet in Your Backyard Legally

Why Saying Goodbye at Home Matters Losing a pet is never just about a quiet bed or an empty food bowl. It is losing a companion who shaped your routines,...

Keeping Ashes at Home: How to Do It Safely, Respectfully, and Legally - Funeral.com, Inc.

Keeping Ashes at Home: How to Do It Safely, Respectfully, and Legally

After a loved one is cremated, many families find themselves drawn to the idea of keeping their ashes nearby. A quiet corner with an urn, a photo, and a candle...