A Legacy of Justice
When Matthew Shepard was killed in 1998, his murder had all the characteristics of a hate crime
Remembering Pearl Harbor
On the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, we honor the legacy of those who were there
Freddie Mercury vs. Darth Vader
Twenty-five years after Freddie Mercury’s death, he’s more Google-able than ever. We reflect on the legacy of one of rock’s all-time greatest singers
The Truth About Goodbyes
We analyzed 800,000 condolences. What we found may surprise you
Pearl Harbor Day
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt called it "a date that will live in infamy." But 75 years after Japanese war planes bombed the U.S
Food, Memories, and Loss
Eating is the ultimate social activity; we build relationships around the irreplaceable pleasure of sharing food with others
Leonard Cohen Taught Me How to Be a Person
As a child, I was surrounded by angry screaming. Leonard Cohen’s songs whispered of something better
A Caring Stranger
A caring stranger
Elizabeth Edwards: A Legacy of Caring
Elizabeth Edwards, who lost her long and public fight against breast cancer Dec. 7, 2010, didn't seek the spotlight
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
An Unwanted Legacy
Greta Friedman died last week at 92
My Brother's Suicide Was a Wake-up Call That I Almost Didn't Answer
My brother killed himself more than a dozen years ago. A decade later, I finally asked for help
Update: Is 2016 the Year of the Celebrity Death?
Linnea Crowther writes celebrity obituaries for Legacy.com, the global leader in online obituaries
20 Favorite Thanksgiving Quotes
At its heart, Thanksgiving is just about the simplest holiday we celebrate
Soldiers Remembering Soldiers
No one understands the life of a U.S. service member better than one who has made the same commitment to our country
Notes from Dad, Written on Napkins
Napkin note dad Garth Callaghan has written thousands of notes to his daughter
Caring for a Terminally Ill Loved One: First Take Care of Yourself
Self-care takes a back seat when we care for dying loved ones
Undiscovered Masters
Most of us understand art to be what experts tell us is “art” – primarily paintings or other art forms that make up the established art world today.&n
Back to School: The Incredible and Enduring Impact of Teachers
Teachers are such a huge part of our lives, it’s no surprise that we remember them so fondly in condolences
Featured Charity: Active Minds Inc.
Alison Malmon, founder and Executive Director of suicide prevention nonprofit Active Minds Inc., shares thoughts on why lifting the stigma surrounding
Read to Your Children (In Memory of Anna Dewdney)
When Anna Dewdney died last weekend, her obituary in Publisher's Weekly included one unusual specification: "She requested that in lieu of a funeral s
Witnessing Two Deaths
Sometimes dying is full of confusion, fear, regret, denial, secrets, and chaos
Elisa's Simple, Secret Recipe
In Legacy.com's Recipe Vault series, celebrity chefs and food bloggers share how recipes preserve our life stories and connect us to those we've lost
Music is Good for the Soul, in Sickness and in Health
Music is an inextricable part of the human experience. We hear it in the womb, we play it as we say goodbye at funerals
JJ the Hospice Therapy Dog Lends a Helping Paw
Anyone who's ever loved a dog knows that they're more than furry goofballs – a dog can be one of the best sources of comfort there is
Turning the Chaos of Dying Into Calm
In the last moments of your life, who will be with you? If you're lucky, it will be somebody like Bob Shea
Almost Got To See the Cubs Win World Series
A few lifelong Cubs fans came tantalizingly close to seeing their team win the World Series
Art of Brotherly Love
Regan McCarthy, co-managing director of POBA | Where The Arts Live, writes about one sister’s efforts to make her brother’s art live after his untimely dea
'My name is Sonia Todd...'
When 38-year-old mother Sonia Todd was dying of cancer, she penned her own poignant obituary. Four years after her death, her words still resonate
What It's Like To Care for a Terminally Ill Child
In many ways, Beth Bischoff-Taylor is like any other mom of a young child. She shares lots of pictures and videos of her son, Miles, on Facebook
A Beautiful Thing
A hospice volunteer reflects on life's beauty after a startling question from a man with a terminal illness
New Tributes to Seuss and Henson
Sept. 24, 2016, represents an interesting coincidence of anniversaries: It would have been Jim Henson's 80th birthday, and it's the 25th anniversary of Dr
Comfort Zone Camp Creates Helpers
Comfort Zone's bereavement camps do more than help children cope - they change lives
The Story Behind the Year's Funniest Obituary
When the uproariously funny obituary for William Ziegler recently went viral, we wanted to learn more about the story behind the words
The Zen of Food in Hospice
MaryEllen Kirkpatrick is a professional chef, but she doesn't create signature meals at a four-star restaurant or sling hash at a neighborhood diner
Wishes Granted at the End of Life
If you're touched by the mission of Make-a-Wish, we think you'll appreciate Twilight Wish Foundation, making dreams come true for elders nea