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 Much Does Cremation Cost? Average Prices and Budget-Friendly Options

How Much Does Cremation Cost? Average Prices and Budget-Friendly Options

When you are already grieving, trying to figure out how much cremation costs can feel like one more burden you do not have the energy to carry. Quotes from different...

What Happens During Cremation?

What Happens During Cremation?

For many families, the idea of cremation brings up a mix of emotions: curiosity, anxiety, and sometimes fear of the unknown. You may know that cremation is becoming more common,...

Cremation FAQs: Honest Answers to the Questions Families Ask Most

Cremation FAQs: Honest Answers to the Questions Families Ask Most

When families first start exploring cremation, they usually have the same core questions: Is it respectful? How does it work? How much does it cost? What happens to the ashes?...

How to Transfer Ashes into a Cremation Urn

How to Transfer Ashes into a Cremation Urn

For many families, choosing an urn feels manageable, but the next question is much harder: how do we actually transfer the ashes into the cremation urn? The idea of handling...

What to Expect at a Cremation Service: A Compassionate, First-Time Guide

What to Expect at a Cremation Service: A Compassionate, First-Time Guide

For many families, attending a cremation service is unfamiliar. While cremation itself has become one of the most common end-of-life choices, the service that surrounds it can vary widely depending...

What Happens at a Funeral Service?

What Happens at a Funeral Service?

For many people, attending a funeral service is unfamiliar territory. The emotions of loss, combined with uncertainty about what will happen, often leave families feeling overwhelmed. A funeral service is...

Graveside Service, Cremation Service, or Celebration of Life?

Graveside Service, Cremation Service, or Celebration of Life?

When a loved one passes away, one of the earliest decisions a family faces is choosing the type of service that best reflects their values, beliefs, and the personality of...

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...

The Meaning of the Color Red in Grief, Funerals, and Memorials

The Meaning of the Color Red in Grief, Funerals, and Memorials

Updated: November 20, 2025 The meaning of the color red becomes especially powerful in seasons of grief. Red can feel like love, warmth, and courage, but also like longing, pain,...

Traditional Burial vs. Cremation

Traditional Burial vs. Cremation

Updated: November 20, 2025 Saying goodbye to someone you love is one of the heaviest experiences we face. In that season of grief, even practical decisions—like choosing between a traditional burial...

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...

Pet Urns for Ashes: A Complete Guide for Dog and Cat Owners

Pet Urns for Ashes: A Complete Guide for Dog and Cat Owners

Updated: Nov. 21, 2025 Losing a dog or cat means saying goodbye to a true family member. When you receive your pet’s ashes, the next question is often, “What do...

When the Funeral Is Over: How to Navigate Life After the Loss

When the Funeral Is Over: How to Navigate Life After the Loss

Updated: November 20, 2025 The day of the funeral often feels like a blur: flowers, embraces, shared stories, and the heaviness of saying goodbye. People gather around you, filling the...

When Grief Feels Overwhelming: How to Cope After the Loss of a Loved One

When Grief Feels Overwhelming: How to Cope After the Loss of a Loved One

Updated: November 22, 2025 There are moments after a death when the world feels unfamiliar. The house is quieter, routines feel broken, and even simple tasks—answering a text, making coffee,...

Why Pre-Planning a Funeral Is a Gift to Your Family

Why Pre-Planning a Funeral Is a Gift to Your Family

Updated: November 20, 2025 When considering meaningful gifts for those we love, most think of celebrations like birthdays or holidays. Yet pre-planning a funeral stands out as one of the most...

Writing a Eulogy: How to Capture a Life in Words

Writing a Eulogy: How to Capture a Life in Words

Updated: November 25, 2025 There are moments in life when words feel both powerful and impossibly small. Standing before family and friends to speak about someone who has passed is...