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.

Cremation Laws in Maryland (2026): Waiting Periods, Permits, Cremation Authorization & Next-of-Kin Order

Cremation Laws in Maryland (2026): Waiting Periods, Permits, Cremation Authorization & Next-of-Kin Order

When you are arranging a cremation, the legal details can feel like one more weight you did not ask for. Most families are not trying to become experts in regulations....

Assigning Life Insurance to Pay a Funeral Home: How Assignments Work (and What to Watch For)

Assigning Life Insurance to Pay a Funeral Home: How Assignments Work (and What to Watch For)

The first days after a death can feel like two different worlds colliding: grief on one side, paperwork on the other. Even when a family knows there is a policy...

If a Life Insurance Policy Lapsed Before Death: What Coverage Might Still Apply

If a Life Insurance Policy Lapsed Before Death: What Coverage Might Still Apply

After someone dies, the word “lapsed” can hit like a second shock. It sounds final. It sounds like the claim is over. And sometimes it is. But families are often...

How Do I Choose a Life Insurance Agent?

How Do I Choose a Life Insurance Agent?

Most people don’t start looking for a life insurance agent because it sounds fun. They start because something feels urgent or important. A new baby. A mortgage. A spouse who...