Love and Mourning: Remembering Mothers We've Lost

Many of us will be missing our moms this Mother’s Day.

9/11: The Grief of Ordinary Americans

When terrorists attacked the United States on September 11, 2001 — killing nearly 3,000 people in the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and aboard four passenger jets — Legacy was a young internet company serving families, funeral homes, and newspapers in the online obituary space. By 2001, Legacy recognized that our online Guest Books, because we screen each message before it appears online, were uniquely safe spaces for those dealing with a loss to share and grieve together. In the wake of 9/11, we knew one way we could help was to provide .

People Who Love Southwest Airlines Have Turned Out in Droves to Mourn Its Founder

Was Herb Kelleher one of the most beloved corporate executives ever?

'S-Town' Fans Flock to John B.’s Legacy Guest Book

Podcast listeners share their sympathies for the "tortured genius."

The Truth About Goodbyes

Nearly 13 years ago, I joined Legacy.com as a content screener.

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.

Gifts From Our Fathers

On Father's Day, Legacy.com Content Screener Venus Zarris highlights a poignant Guest Book entry from a son to his father, and reflects on the gifts she still carries from her own dad.

Steve Jobs: Remembering a Visionary

In the years since Steve Jobs' death, millions have taken to the internet – many via iPhones, MacBooks or iPads – to remember the visionary.

100 Million Guest Book Entries

How do life stories live on in your family? Perhaps it’s through heirloom recipes, photo albums or funny stories that get told again and again. At Legacy.com, our mission is to help life stories live on through tributes and Guest Books that allow family and friends to share memories online.

Fourth of July Memories

People love to reminisce about holidays spent with family and friends — even in condolence messages.

Voices of Support After the Charleston Shooting

Although atrocities such as the June 17 massacre of nine people in a historic Charleston, South Carolina, church shake us to our core, it gives us hope to see people coming together online, offering support and sympathy.

A Day in the Life of an Obituary Guest Book Screener

Legacy.com’s Content Screeners have a unique glimpse into the way people deal with loss. Today, Lynmarie reflects on the countless Guest Book entries she has read in the years she’s been screening. And she offers a bit of hope.

Remembered by Nancy Sinatra

It's not every day that an international celebrity goes to an obituary from one of Legacy.com's newspaper affiliates and signs the Guest Book. But the late Ronald J. Joy was special.

The Softer Side of Ernest Borgnine

It’s interesting to see which of Ernest Borgnine's movies and TV shows his fans remember him by—and not surprising that they love his lighter roles, just like we do.

Alexandria Romeo: Empowered

We were moved by Alexandria’s story, and clearly we’re not the only ones – more than 200 people have left messages in her online Guest Book.

Tripp Roth, Little Drummer Boy

When Tripp Roth was born on May 14, 2009, nobody could have guessed just how many hearts he would touch in his short life.

Matthew Weikert: Bringing Afghanistan Home

In 2010, hundreds came together in Illinois to honor a Marine and Army veteran who had recently been deployed to Afghanistan.