NOTABLE DEATHS | August 21, 2018
Stefán Karl Stefánsson (1975 – 2018), “LazyTown” actor ›
Played Robbie Rotten on the popular children’s TV series…
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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?
Ancient Greeks and Romans placed a coin in the mouth of the deceased as payment to the ferryman Charon for passage across the river Styx to the afterlife.
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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?
Though used interchangeably today, gravestones and tombstones were once two different things: the marker on top of a gravesite and the coffin's stone lid.
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.
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Ned Garver
One of only 2 MLB pitchers to win 20 games on a team that lost more than 100 games.
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.
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Barbara Harris (1935 – 2018), starred in “Nashville” and “Freaky Friday” ›
August 21, 2018
Versatile actress was a co-founder of Second City…
Aretha Franklin (1942 – 2018), “the Queen of Soul” ›
August 18, 2018
Classic songs include “Respect,” “Think,” and “Freeway of Love”…
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…
