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.

How Long Should an Obituary Be?

How Long Should an Obituary Be?

If you’ve found yourself staring at a blank page and wondering how long an obituary is “supposed” to be, you’re in very good company. The question sounds practical, like you’re...

Obituary Writing Templates for Families: Simple Formats, Examples, and What to Include

Obituary Writing Templates for Families: Simple Formats, Examples, and What to Include

The first time you open a blank document to write about someone you love, it can feel like the room gets quieter. Not peaceful—just quiet in the way grief makes...

Eulogies at Home: How to Deliver One Simply, Even If You’re Nervous

Eulogies at Home: How to Deliver One Simply, Even If You’re Nervous

The day a family gathers at home, grief often arrives as ordinary logistics. Someone moves the coffee table. A neighbor drops off food. A cousin brings extra chairs. And in...

How Much Do Digital and Newspaper Obituaries Cost? 2025–2026 Price Ranges and Ways to Save

How Much Do Digital and Newspaper Obituaries Cost? 2025–2026 Price Ranges and Ways to Save

If you have never had to place an obituary before, the pricing can feel like it comes out of nowhere. You may be juggling calls, paperwork, and family logistics, and...

How Long Should a Eulogy Be? Typical Time Limits and How to Stay Within Them

How Long Should a Eulogy Be? Typical Time Limits and How to Stay Within Them

When someone you love dies, the pressure to “say it right” can feel enormous. A eulogy is one of the few moments in a service where ordinary language is allowed...

Humor in a Eulogy: When It Works, When It Doesn’t, and Examples of “Safe” Warmth

Humor in a Eulogy: When It Works, When It Doesn’t, and Examples of “Safe” Warmth

Most people don’t worry about being “funny” at a funeral. They worry about getting through the first sentence without shaking, about saying something true without falling apart, and about honoring...

Short Obituary Template: A Fill-In Format That Sounds Human

Short Obituary Template: A Fill-In Format That Sounds Human

If you are trying to write an obituary while you are grieving, it can feel like you are being asked to do something impossible: capture a whole person in a...

How to Write and Deliver a Eulogy: Simple Structure, Examples, and Speaking Tips

How to Write and Deliver a Eulogy: Simple Structure, Examples, and Speaking Tips

If you’re writing a eulogy, this beginner-friendly guide walks you through a clear structure (opening, stories, values, closing) and practical speaking tips for a calm, heartfelt delivery. You’ll also find...

Writing an Obituary for Your Cat: Examples and Templates

Writing an Obituary for Your Cat: Examples and Templates

There are some losses that change a home without making a sound. The water bowl stays full. The sunny spot on the floor stays warm. The familiar weight that used...