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.

Urn Necklaces and Ashes Pendants: Styles, Filling Tips, and Personalization Ideas - Funeral.com, Inc.

Urn Necklaces and Ashes Pendants: Styles, Filling Tips, and Personalization Ideas

In the last decade, more families have quietly shifted from traditional burial to cremation, and with that shift has come a desire for more personal, portable ways to keep someone...

Dog Urns by Breed: Choosing a Memorial That Feels Like Them - Funeral.com, Inc.

Dog Urns by Breed: Choosing a Memorial That Feels Like Them

If you’re searching for dog urns by breed, you’re not just looking for a container. You want something that quietly says, “That’s my dog.” The tilt of the head, the...

Choosing the Right Urn for Pet Ashes: Sizes, Styles, and Personalization Options - Funeral.com, Inc.

Choosing the Right Urn for Pet Ashes: Sizes, Styles, and Personalization Options

When a beloved dog or cat dies, the first wave of grief is usually about the loss itself: the quiet house, the empty bed, the missing collar on the hook....

Choosing a Pet Urn for Ashes: How to Make It Feel Like Them - Funeral.com, Inc.

Choosing a Pet Urn for Ashes: How to Make It Feel Like Them

When a beloved pet passes away at home, the moment can feel surreal. One instant, you are hearing the soft thud of paws across the floor, feeling the warm weight...

Patterns and Symbols on Cremation Urns: What They Mean and How to Choose One - Funeral.com, Inc.

Patterns and Symbols on Cremation Urns: What They Mean and How to Choose One

Choosing a cremation urn is about much more than color and size. The patterns and symbols on an urn quietly tell a story about the person you love, what mattered...

Creative Urn Ideas for Ashes: Memorial Options for Loved Ones - Funeral.com, Inc.

Creative Urn Ideas for Ashes: Memorial Options for Loved Ones

Choosing a memorial option for a loved one is one of the most meaningful decisions a family can make. It’s a moment filled with reflection; thinking about who they were,...

Blue Cremation Urns: Designing a Calm, Ocean-Inspired Memorial - Funeral.com, Inc.

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...

The Significance Of Custom Engraved Urns In Memorializing Loved Ones - Funeral.com, Inc.

The Significance Of Custom Engraved Urns In Memorializing Loved Ones

Updated: November 23, 2025 Every person leaves behind a legacy shaped by their experiences, values, and the memories they shared with the people they loved. As more families choose cremation,...

Custom Engraved Urns: Adding A Touch Of Elegance To Memorials - Funeral.com, Inc.

Custom Engraved Urns: Adding A Touch Of Elegance To Memorials

Updated: November 24, 2025 Some memories linger in the heart long after the moment has passed. They are the laughter shared over quiet dinners, the gentle guidance offered in times...

Memorializing With Art UV Printed Urns For A Lasting Tribute - Funeral.com, Inc.

Memorializing With Art UV Printed Urns For A Lasting Tribute

Updated: November 26, 2025 Memorial urns have transformed from simple storage containers into meaningful works of art that celebrate a life. UV printed urns bring personalization to a new level,...

Personalized Urns: Making a Unique Tribute to Your Loved One - Funeral.com, Inc.

Personalized Urns: Making a Unique Tribute to Your Loved One

Updated: November 24, 2025 Personalizing a cremation urn allows families to honor their loved one with meaning, authenticity, and emotional depth. Beyond choosing a color or material, today’s memorials can...

Discover Unique Cremation Urn Designs for a Personalized Tribute - Funeral.com, Inc.

Discover Unique Cremation Urn Designs for a Personalized Tribute

Updated: November 25, 2025 Honoring a loved one is a deeply personal journey. Today, many families seek memorial items that reflect individuality, personality, and meaning. Unique cremation urn designs offer...