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 - Funeral.com, Inc.

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...

When the Surviving Pet Becomes Clingy: Managing Separation Anxiety - Funeral.com, Inc.

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...

Should I Let My Other Dog Sniff the Body? The Pros and Cons - Funeral.com, Inc.

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 - Funeral.com, Inc.

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...