NOTABLE DEATHS | August 18, 2018
Aretha Franklin (1942 – 2018), “the Queen of Soul” ›
Classic songs include “Respect,” “Think,” and “Freeway of Love”…
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | June 21, 2018
What to Do When a Loved One is Terminal ›
A checklist for caregivers in three areas of support: medical, practical, and emotional.
How to Write an Obituary ›
Learn how to preserve your loved one’s life story.
Did You Know?
Some Victorian families hired professional mourners to attend a loved one’s funeral. Their loud and public wailing would encourage others to weep.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | June 20, 2018
Tom Flynn, the Man Behind "America's Cemetery" ›
Pennsylvania funeral director was honored with ICCFA's 2018 achievement award.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | April 23, 2018
2018 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
Did You Know?
U.S. military tradition calls for a three-volley salute at a veteran’s funeral. A rifle party fires blank cartridges three times.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
Dane R. Balcon
Army specialist tragically died in Iraq; his legacy lives on in memorial scholarship fund
Bob Sheridan
Beloved grandfather who appreciated family, humor, and good automobiles.
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
Ned Garver
One of only 2 MLB pitchers to win 20 games on a team that lost more than 100 games.
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
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Where there is love there is life.
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Kofi Annan (1938 – 2018), former UN Secretary-General ›
August 18, 2018
Awarded 2001 Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work...
Legend Is Too Small a Word for Aretha Franklin ›
August 16, 2018
Remembering "the Queen of Soul"...
Stan Mikita (1940 – 2018), Chicago Blackhawks legend ›
August 7, 2018
NHL Hall of Famer is the Blackhawks all-time leading scorer…
Charlotte Rae (1926 – 2018), "The Facts of Life" star… ›
August 6, 2018
Played Edna Garrett on the popular sitcom…
Nikolai Volkoff (1947 – 2018), Soviet wrestling villain ›
July 31, 2018
Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame in 2005...
Alene Duerk (1920 – 2018), Navy’s first female rear admiral ›
July 30, 2018
Enlisted in the Navy Nurse Corps during World War II and ascended the ranks over 30 years.
