The Sixth Stage of Grief: 'Finding Meaning' by David Kessler

The leading grief expert's new book goes beyond the five stages.

Elvis Should Have Died in 2019, not 1977

When Memphis radio DJ , the late Elvis Presley’s best friend, died on Feb. 5, he was not the first or the second or even the third but the fourth of Elvis’s friends, colleagues, and peers to pass away in the first few weeks of the year. Klein’s death comes on the quick heels of two of Elvis’s recording-studio guitarists, (Jan. 17) and (Jan. 21). All three men died of natural causes in their 80s and 90s. So did Elvis's longtime drummer, , just a few months ago. And Elvis’s stepbrother, the evangelist , died just last week, in his 60s.

R.I.P. to the 'What's Your Story?' Dad

Steve Dishman: a life well-lived + a story well-told = endless inspiration

Celebrities Coping with Loss

Fame and fortune can buy many things, but they don't exempt you from loss and grief. Many celebrities have been through the pain that comes with losing a family member or close friend, and in some cases, they've spoken out about what they went through in the wake of their loved one's death. From words of advice for others who are grieving to memories of raw grief, these are the words of celebrities who have experienced loss.

Stephen Hawking Was Wrong, And That's How He Became So Great

The great physicist's life teaches us that science means changing your mind when new evidence turns up.

Fourth of July Memories

The Fourth means so much to many Americans that it ends up in their obituaries.

A Beautiful Thing

A hospice volunteer reflects on life's beauty after a startling question from a man with a terminal illness.

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 nearing the end of life.

A Lasting Legacy – All That Remains

As we mourn, we wonder if we will ever find the love, companionship, or support that is now lost.

The Two Biggest Regrets at the End of Life

We looked at hundreds of obituaries containing the keywords "biggest regret." Most peoples' regrets fell into two major categories.

Finding the Greatest Love Stories

Beautiful love stories live on in millions of Legacy obituaries.

New Year, Fresh Perspective: Four Timely Tips

It’s a new year full of possibilities. So what can we do to feel as if we are living our lives richly and fully?

On Eulogy Virtues

Since Jan. 1, 2015, I’ve been interviewing one person each day about the meaning of life. Mostly total strangers.

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 Really Matters at the End of Life?

Palliative care doctor BJ Miller shares inspirational insights about end-of-life care in this TED Talk.

Lessons From the Road

Taxi drivers share their thoughts on the meaning of life.

The End of Small Talk

Working at Legacy.com, I’m not able to completely ignore death, and that fact makes me strive to better understand the gift of life.

How Not to Screw Up

Since Jan. 1st 2015, I've been interviewing one person each day about the meaning of life.

Survival of the Species

Love, family and experience are focal points for most people who are asked about the meaning of life, but male interviewees also state quite simply and elegantly that a big part of the meaning of life is to procreate.

The Digital Citizens

I think about death a fair amount; it’s a strange and not entirely unwelcome side effect of working at Legacy.com. My job makes me think about life more and encourages me to unplug, slow down and live.

Young Writers Share Family Stories

Doctors, scientists and lawmakers are all important to a healthy society, but just as invaluable are the storytellers.

Common Ground

Since Jan. 1, 2015, I've been interviewing one person each day about the meaning of life. We're not as different as you might expect.

Global Family Reunion Stories

Participants shared humorous and touching family stories at Global Family Reunion.

Immortal Touch

Each of us has an opportunity every day to influence the web of people and things around us. And those tiny little impulses we set into motion collectively change the course of the world.

Hard Lessons

Life is just like an old-time rail journey ... delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride.

Fill Your Crate

What Legacy.com's CMO learned from asking one person each day about the meaning of life.

The Meaning of Life Project

What I learned asking one person each day about the meaning of life.

What You Learn From a Near-Death Experience

Most people are afraid to die, but a near-death experience can change that.

He Fixed Hearts

Wilson Greatbatch invented the implantable cardiac pacemaker, keeping millions of hearts beating in rhythm.