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.

The Single-Pet Household: Adjusting from a Pack of Two to One

The Single-Pet Household: Adjusting from a Pack of Two to One

There’s a moment many multi-pet families recognize after a loss: you hear the familiar jingle of tags in your memory, but not in your hallway. You look down and expect...

Cat Urn Size Guide: Adult Cats, Kittens & Multiple Cats (Sizing & Keepsake Options)

Cat Urn Size Guide: Adult Cats, Kittens & Multiple Cats (Sizing & Keepsake Options)

The quiet moments after a beloved cat passes can feel heavy, even when their routines were small and familiar, curling into a favorite corner, perching by the window, or quietly...

Choosing Cremation Urns, Pet Urns, And Cremation Jewelry Without Pressure

Choosing Cremation Urns, Pet Urns, And Cremation Jewelry Without Pressure

Most families don’t arrive at cremation urns because they were shopping for a product. They arrive there because they’re trying to make one steady decision in the middle of a...

Pet Urns for Two Pets: Companion Urns, Divided Urns, and Family Sharing Options

Pet Urns for Two Pets: Companion Urns, Divided Urns, and Family Sharing Options

There’s a particular kind of tenderness in this decision. When you’re looking for pet urns for two pets, it often reflects a home that held more than one cherished heartbeat,...

When the Surviving Pet Becomes Clingy: Managing Separation Anxiety

When the Surviving Pet Becomes Clingy: Managing Separation Anxiety

In the first days after a pet dies, grief can make a home feel strangely rearranged. The silence is louder. The routines you didn’t realize were routines—two bowls clinking at...

How to Transfer Pet Ashes Into an Urn: Tools, Tips & a No-Stress Step-by-Step Guide

How to Transfer Pet Ashes Into an Urn: Tools, Tips & a No-Stress Step-by-Step Guide

There’s a particular kind of nerves that shows up when the crematory hands you your pet’s ashes. It’s not just grief. It’s the weight of responsibility, the feeling that you’re...

How to Verify a Pet Cremation Provider: Tracking, Accreditation, Paperwork & Questions to Ask

How to Verify a Pet Cremation Provider: Tracking, Accreditation, Paperwork & Questions to Ask

When you are making aftercare decisions for a beloved pet, the questions you face can feel unexpectedly heavy. Choosing a pet cremation provider is not just about hiring a service,...

Family Pet Memorial Ceremony: Simple Ideas Kids Can Help Lead (Readings, Rituals, and Keepsakes)

Family Pet Memorial Ceremony: Simple Ideas Kids Can Help Lead (Readings, Rituals, and Keepsakes)

A pet memorial ceremony doesn’t have to be elaborate or formal to carry deep meaning. For many families, the gentlest farewell is often the simplest: a short gathering at home,...

Pet Urn Size Calculator: Find The Right Capacity (Cubic Inches) & Split Ashes For Keepsakes

Pet Urn Size Calculator: Find The Right Capacity (Cubic Inches) & Split Ashes For Keepsakes

If you’ve ever found yourself googling pet urn size calculator at 2 a.m., you’re not alone. Choosing the right urn size may seem like a simple calculation, but in reality,...

Books to Help Toddlers Understand the Death of a Pet

Books to Help Toddlers Understand the Death of a Pet

When a pet dies, adults often feel two kinds of grief at once: the heartbreak of missing a beloved companion, and the ache of trying to explain something enormous to...

What To Say When Someone Loses a Pet: Texts, Cards & Workplace Scripts (And What Not To Say)

What To Say When Someone Loses a Pet: Texts, Cards & Workplace Scripts (And What Not To Say)

If you have ever stared at your phone after hearing “we had to say goodbye,” you already know the challenge: you care, you want to show up, and your mind...

Children and Pet Loss: The "Rainbow Bridge" Explanation vs. Biological Truth

Children and Pet Loss: The "Rainbow Bridge" Explanation vs. Biological Truth

When a pet dies, adults often feel two kinds of pain at once: the ache of missing a beloved companion, and the fear of saying the wrong thing to a...

Pet Memorial Jewelry Hub: Types, How to Fill & Seal, Care, Waterproofing & FAQs

Pet Memorial Jewelry Hub: Types, How to Fill & Seal, Care, Waterproofing & FAQs

In the days after a pet dies, grief has an odd way of slipping into ordinary moments. You reach for a leash that isn’t needed anymore. You pause when you...

Pet Loss FAQ Mega-Guide: 100 Quick Answers on Grief, Cremation, Ashes, Urns & Memorial Jewelry

Pet Loss FAQ Mega-Guide: 100 Quick Answers on Grief, Cremation, Ashes, Urns & Memorial Jewelry

In the days after a pet dies, the questions can feel endless and unexpectedly urgent. You’re navigating grief while also facing decisions you never imagined having to make. Even well-meaning...

Should I Let My Other Dog Sniff the Body? The Pros and Cons

Should I Let My Other Dog Sniff the Body? The Pros and Cons

When you lose a beloved dog, the grief is profound — not just for you, but often for the other pets in your home. Among the many questions grieving guardians...

Do Dogs Grieve? Recognizing Depression in Surviving Pets

Do Dogs Grieve? Recognizing Depression in Surviving Pets

The first thing many families notice isn’t dramatic. It’s quiet. The house feels “off,” even if you’re trying to keep everything normal. You still reach for the second leash out...