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.

Helping Children Understand Death and Grieve

Helping Children Understand Death and Grieve

Updated: November 25, 2025 Explaining death to children is one of the most delicate and vital tasks a parent or caregiver can face. When someone loved—whether a family member, pet,...

How to Plan a Funeral in 7 Steps: Honoring a Life with Care

How to Plan a Funeral in 7 Steps: Honoring a Life with Care

Updated: November 24, 2025 Losing a loved one is an experience that often defies description. The world seems to pause, yet the demands of the immediate future rush forward with...

Cremation vs. Burial: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Cremation vs. Burial: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Updated: November 22, 2025 Losing someone you love is one of the hardest experiences life brings. Amid the grief, one of the first and most personal decisions families face is...

Creative Ways to Display a Loved One’s Urn at Home

Creative Ways to Display a Loved One’s Urn at Home

Updated: November 22, 2025 Losing a loved one invites us to find meaningful ways to keep their memory present in our daily lives. One of the most intimate expressions of...

Navigating Grief: What to Expect and How to Cope

Navigating Grief: What to Expect and How to Cope

Updated: November 26, 2025 Grief is one of the most profound human experiences, personal, unpredictable, and deeply emotional. Whether you are mourning a parent, partner, child, friend, or beloved pet,...

How Do I Choose The Right Size Urn For Ashes

How Do I Choose The Right Size Urn For Ashes

Updated: November 22, 2025 Selecting the perfect urn to hold the ashes of your loved one is an important and deeply personal decision. One of the most common questions families...

What Is The Difference Between A Funeral And A Memorial Service

What Is The Difference Between A Funeral And A Memorial Service

Updated: November 22, 2025 When someone we love passes away, the world suddenly becomes quiet, unfamiliar, and overwhelming. In the middle of grief, families must make decisions that feel impossibly...

What Is A Biodegradable Urn, And How Does It Work?

What Is A Biodegradable Urn, And How Does It Work?

Updated: November 26, 2025 Biodegradable urns have become an increasingly meaningful choice for families who want to honor their loved ones with simplicity, sustainability, and symbolism. Today, many families choose...

Honoring Pet Loss: Choosing The Best Urn For Your Companion

Honoring Pet Loss: Choosing The Best Urn For Your Companion

Updated: November 22, 2025 Losing a pet is unlike any other kind of grief. It is quiet but heavy, gentle yet overwhelming. Pets don’t just live with us, they grow...

The Importance Of Pre-Planning Your Funeral

The Importance Of Pre-Planning Your Funeral

Updated: November 22, 2025 Planning for the end of life is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to your family. It may feel difficult to think about,...

How To Plan A Meaningful Funeral Service

How To Plan A Meaningful Funeral Service

Updated: Nov. 26, 2025 Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences, and planning a funeral service during such a time can feel overwhelming. Yet, creating a meaningful...

Why Biodegradable Urns Are A Sustainable Choice For Memorials

Why Biodegradable Urns Are A Sustainable Choice For Memorials

Updated: November 22, 2025 Honoring a loved one often leads families to look for memorial choices that feel meaningful and gentle on the environment. Biodegradable urns have become a thoughtful option...

The Significance Of Custom Engraved Urns In Memorializing Loved Ones

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,...

The Benefits Of Biodegradable Urns For Sustainable Memorial Practices

The Benefits Of Biodegradable Urns For Sustainable Memorial Practices

Updated: November 23, 2025 Saying goodbye is never easy,  but how we choose to honor a loved one can bring comfort, meaning, and a sense of peace. Today, more families...

Custom Engraved Urns: Adding A Touch Of Elegance To Memorials

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

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,...