In obituaries, Juneteenth memories are held as precious

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in America, has long been cherished by many families in obituaries on Legacy.com. Today we honor some of the remarkable lives that have been remembered all around the country in tributes citing Juneteenth as a source of precious memories and community togetherness.

Why Newspaper Obituaries Are So Valuable for Genealogy Research

When it comes to researching family history, the obit is a treasure trove of information.

How to Preserve Our Precious Memories Forever

Departed family and friends remain with us in the stories we tell and the memories we share.

How to Find an Obituary for a Specific Person

How to Find an Obituary

21 Most Common Family Heirlooms

A family heirloom is any treasured item that’s been passed down by a family member who has died. Some are treasures in the most literal sense, valuable antiques that could sell for many thousands of dollars. Others have strictly sentimental value, but the fact that they’re not worth much money doesn’t make them any less beloved. Family heirlooms can be many generations old, passed from parent to child for centuries. Or they can be newer, something inherited from a parent or grandparent that will be passed along in the future. Most important, whatever they may be, family heirlooms conjure memories of the special people who passed them along to us. 

Black History, and All History, Is Really About Regular People

Never mind the celebrities — every real historical moment ultimately comes down to people and their families.

Amazing Adoption Stories Shared in Obituaries

There are many ways to make a family — and many ways to tell the story of a life.

Family Stories: Tips for Making Memories Last Forever

When families gather, history comes alive. Keep the stories flowing with these tips from Comfort Zone Camp.

Before She Was Grandma, She Was a Hero

How one California woman’s selfless act left ripples that lasted for decades.

Lessons From My Dad

My father died when I was 11. Here's what I learned.

The Taste of Beautiful Memories

Making favorite family recipes helps us hold onto the loved ones we miss most.

DNA Reveals the Surprise Origins of the Irish

Geneticists now say they now know where the modern Irish people originally came from.

36 Questions That Will Make You Fall in Love (With Your Family)

The Funeral and Memorial Council created Talk of a Lifetime to help families have better conversations.

What DNA Can Tell You About How You'll Die

If you've ever wondered when the sci-fi-tinged future will arrive, the answer seems to be that it's already here… or, at least, the genetic testing part of it is.

DNA Science Reveals More of Your Past

Thanks to recent advancements in DNA science, people can now discover potentially life-changing information by simply mailing off a saliva sample for testing.