When the uproariously funny obituary for William Ziegler recently went viral, we wanted to learn more about the story behind the words. We talked to Ziegler’s family members and found out …
Obituaries
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When Kevin McGroarty moved into section 7N at Mount Olivet Cemetery, his obituary asked friends to “please make note of his new address.”
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Earlier this month, The Washington Post published an article titled, “Disdain for Trump and Clinton is so strong, even the dead are campaigning.” The article opened with the story of Mary Anne …
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In collaboration with Mental Floss: a state-by-state breakdown of euphemism trends in obituaries.
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Some love Dr. Seuss so much that they’ve added his quotes to an unexpected place: obituaries.
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Holocaust survivors’ obituaries are loving reflections of their legacies.
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Beautiful love stories live on in millions of Legacy obituaries…
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Voters cherish the right to voice approval of (or displeasure at) elected officials’ behavior — even in their obituaries…
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It’s your story — maybe it should be told in your words…
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Culture & History
Obituary Trends of 2015: Opening the Book on Addiction and Mental Health
by Legacy StaffMillions of obituaries were published in 2015, each memorializing a unique life. Many followed a traditional format: brief biographical information, a list of surviving family and information about funeral services. …