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.

From Collars to Paw Prints: Meaningful Memorial Ideas for a Pet Who Has Died

From Collars to Paw Prints: Meaningful Memorial Ideas for a Pet Who Has Died

When a pet dies, everyday objects suddenly feel louder. The collar that used to jingle is now perfectly still. The leash by the front door has no one tugging at...

Pet Urns & Pet Keepsake Jewelry: Choosing a Memorial That Feels Right

Pet Urns & Pet Keepsake Jewelry: Choosing a Memorial That Feels Right

The absence of a beloved pet changes the rhythm of a home. A familiar silence settles in places where their presence once lived, and small objects, a bowl, a favorite...

Cremation Urns, Pet Urns, and Cremation Jewelry: A Practical Guide for Real Families

Cremation Urns, Pet Urns, and Cremation Jewelry: A Practical Guide for Real Families

The moment a loved one passes, families are faced with a mix of practical and emotional decisions. Cremation brings choices that extend beyond paperwork, deciding where ashes will live, how...

Cremation Jewelry for Men and Women: Style, Discretion, and How to Choose

Cremation Jewelry for Men and Women: Style, Discretion, and How to Choose

If you’re exploring cremation jewelry for the first time, it can feel deeply personal and surprisingly emotional. Choosing a piece isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about deciding how you want...

Unique Memorial Keepsakes: From Fingerprint Jewelry to Artwork Made with Ashes

Unique Memorial Keepsakes: From Fingerprint Jewelry to Artwork Made with Ashes

Honoring a loved one’s memory often extends far beyond traditional caskets or urns. Unique memorial keepsakes allow families to create personalized tributes that capture the essence of a person’s life...

Cremation Urns, Pet Urns, and Cremation Jewelry: A Gentle Guide to Your Options

Cremation Urns, Pet Urns, and Cremation Jewelry: A Gentle Guide to Your Options

When a loved one passes, whether a person or a pet, you are suddenly faced with choices you never expected to make. One of the most personal is deciding what...

Cremation Urns, Pet Urns, and Cremation Jewelry: A Gentle Guide to Keeping Ashes Close

Cremation Urns, Pet Urns, and Cremation Jewelry: A Gentle Guide to Keeping Ashes Close

If you are reading this, you may be somewhere in the middle of funeral planning, trying to make decisions you never imagined having to make. Or you may simply be...

Cremation Jewelry Care Guide: Cleaning, Wearing, and Keeping Ashes Secure

Cremation Jewelry Care Guide: Cleaning, Wearing, and Keeping Ashes Secure

Caring for cremation jewelry is about more than preserving a beautiful keepsake; it’s a daily way to feel connected to the memory of a loved one. Each necklace, bracelet, or...

Beautiful Ways on How to Make Ashes into Jewelry You Can Wear

Beautiful Ways on How to Make Ashes into Jewelry You Can Wear

Finding meaningful ways to honor the memory of someone special can bring comfort, healing, and a sense of closeness. Cremation jewelry offers a unique and personal way to celebrate a...

Memory Boxes and Keepsake Ideas: What to Save When You Don’t Want a Big Urn

Memory Boxes and Keepsake Ideas: What to Save When You Don’t Want a Big Urn

Not everyone wants a large urn on the mantle. For some families, a full-size urn feels too prominent, too heavy, or simply not like the right fit for their home....

Cremation Jewelry 101: What It Is, How It’s Made, and Who It’s Right For

Cremation Jewelry 101: What It Is, How It’s Made, and Who It’s Right For

Grief doesn’t stop when a service is over. For many people, the hardest moments come later—standing in a quiet kitchen, walking to the car alone, lying awake at night. It’s...

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...

From Ashes to Art: The Emotional Beauty of Cremation Jewelry for People and Pets

From Ashes to Art: The Emotional Beauty of Cremation Jewelry for People and Pets

Updated: November 20, 2025 Grief often appears in the quietest moments. Perhaps it’s the ritual of making morning coffee where someone once shared that habit with you, or noticing an...

A Piece of Them, Always With You: Why Families Choose Keepsake Urns

A Piece of Them, Always With You: Why Families Choose Keepsake Urns

Updated: November 25, 2025 When someone we love passes away, it can feel like there’s a hole in our hearts that nothing else can fill. While we cannot bring them...

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...