12 of the Best Famous Eulogies (Examples for Inspiration)

Writing and delivering a eulogy can be challenging. Most of us are not professional speakers, and grief makes finding the ability to say the right thing even more difficult.

Honor your veteran's memory with a free, permanent Military Times tribute

Legacy.com is pleased to announce the successful launch of a new relationship with the Military Times that offers families a free way to honor and share their veteran’s life story.

Finally, a proper headstone for the original Aunt Jemima spokeswoman, Nancy Green

It's been almost 100 years since Nancy Green, the real woman who was the first face on the Aunt Jemima brand's iconic pancake and syrup containers, died at the age of 88. Now, in 2020, Green's unmarked grave is finally getting a headstone, just as the pancake mix she once represented is being retired.

Love and Mourning: Remembering Mothers We've Lost

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

Memorial Tattoos Photos

Tattoos are moving from the counterculture into the mainstream, and as more and more people get inked, they're discovering just how personal and emotionally significant a tattoo can be. That especially applies when the tattoo is in memory of a loved one. Check out our gallery of some of the best memorial tattoos.

Why Do Celebrity Obituaries Cause Such Strong Feelings?

For every celebrity death that leaves millions of fans shocked and grieving — , , , — there's always someone who wants to argue against that grief.

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 Veterans Grieve

Honoring their fallen comrades is a uniquely powerful experience for America's military veterans.

Making Portraits That Capture a Life

Donavan Freberg had seen it a bunch of times before: a family reunion, a candid group photo, and a mom or grandmother refusing to get in the shot. It’s a common scenario across countless families, with Mom feeling so self-conscious about her appearance that she ducks away as soon as the camera comes out.

Why Publish an Obituary in the Local News? Here Are 5 Good Reasons

It’s more than just someone’s death notice—it’s also their life story, preserved to make sure the world remembers them.

Funny Obituaries

In a section of the news that usually inspires tears, a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.

How to Find an Obituary for a Specific Person

How to Find an Obituary

'She Wanted to Live': When Obituaries Are Honest About Addiction

We never expect addiction to kill the most familiar among us. There's this dangerous idea that's grabbed hold of the popular consciousness over the years that drug addicts are a whole separate category of people, people who would never include Kim who sat next to me in English class and was a sweet girl who loved "Game of Thrones" and just wanted to make her mom happy.

Lives Told Well: The Best Obituaries

The best obituaries find the extraordinary in the lives of ordinary people.

What Is a Eulogy?

A eulogy is a remembrance speech that pays tribute to someone who has died.

The NYT Is Publishing Great Black Americans' Obituaries After the Fact

The history of the U.S. is full of the accomplishments of great African Americans. But that hasn't always been a fact you'd find reflected in the obituary pages of U.S. newspapers. The obituary page—for instance, that of the New York Times, our country's "newspaper of record"—is where fame, talent, and ingenuity have always been summed up as a notable life comes to a close. That is, if that notable person was white.

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

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

This Veteran Died Alone, But Hundreds Attended His Funeral

When U.S. Army veteran Stanley C. Stoltz died recently, a heartbreakingly short obituary was published by , which handled his arrangements.

The First Snapchat Obit Photo?

Grandmother remembered with loving obituary and goofy photo straight from Snapchat.

More Obituaries Are Openly Addressing Domestic Violence

Families hope their loved ones' stories will help others escape.

Why Did This Obituary Get Us Talking about Opioid Addiction?

How a well-written obituary and a police chief's criticism have sparked a national conversation about opioid addiction.

This Man's Obituary Raises a Lot of Surprising Questions

How should those who knew Rick Stein remember him?

This Man’s Obituary Respects His Wife As Much As He Did

We're cheering Toledo man Freeman Hudson after reading his extraordinary obituary.

In the Johnny Cash Museum, the singer's spirit lives on

After Cash's death, one fan-turned-friend became the champion of his legacy.

The New York Times Is Retroactively Publishing Great Women's Obituaries

The "Overlooked" series seeks to begin correcting historical biases in reporting notable lives and deaths.

Love, Grief, and Kickstarter

Odds are, you’ve come across Kickstarter in recent years. A crowdfunding website that lets anyone raise money from anyone else for creative and entrepreneurial projects, Kickstarter has facilitated the production of tens of thousands of inventions, films, books, and more since 2009. If you browse the site for even a few minutes, you can find a little bit of everything — so perhaps it's no surprise that Kickstarter is helping breathe new creative life into the memorialization industry.

Life-Long Love Stories

Some of our greatest romances are told in the obituaries.

Giving Tuesday: How to Keep Your Loved One's Legacy Alive

Honor their memory by supporting a good cause in their name.

Why Is Jerry Orbach's Face Painted All Over This Car?

A very unlikely tribute to Law & Order's late star.

Year's Best Obituary Writing: The 2017 Grimmy Awards

Obit writers from around the globe gathered at Legacy this October.

How to Create a Veteran’s Memorial Garden

Memorial Day can be a very personal experience in a very personal space.

How Can I Honor Fallen Veterans Before & After Memorial Day? 4 Ideas

Memorial Day is a particularly American holiday tradition, one that embodies what’s been described as our nation’s “secular civil religion.” That is, while Americans don’t all share the same religious beliefs, historically we have shared a sacred respect for citizens who devote their lives to the service of the national good. Those who sacrifice their lives in defense of the nation are traditionally honored as the noblest among us.

How Do I Start a Memorial Fund?

On #GivingTuesday, pay forward a loved one's legacy and help those in need by starting a memorial fund.

Art of Brotherly Love

Regan McCarthy, co-managing director of POBA | Where The Arts Live, writes about one sister’s efforts to make her brother’s art live after his untimely death.

New Tributes to Seuss and Henson

Sept. 24, 2016, represents an interesting coincidence of anniversaries: It would have been Jim Henson's 80th birthday, and it's the 25th anniversary of Dr. Seuss' death. That's two major anniversaries for two great men who changed the landscape of children's entertainment.

Read to Your Children (In Memory of Anna Dewdney)

When Anna Dewdney died last weekend, her obituary in Publisher's Weekly included one unusual specification: "She requested that in lieu of a funeral service that people read to a child instead."

When Memories Are All We Have

Tangible reminders are what keep our loved ones close and a continued part of our lives. Here are some ways to keep your memories alive, not just for you but for generations to come.

The Most Characteristic Euphemism for "Died" in Each State

In collaboration with Mental Floss: a state-by-state breakdown of euphemism trends in obituaries.

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.

In Obituaries, Dr. Seuss Quotes Reflect Life's Magic

Some love Dr. Seuss so much that they've added his quotes to an unexpected place: obituaries.

These Obituaries Offer a Glimpse Into a Concentration Camp

In Holocaust survivors' obituaries, horrific places like Treblinka are mentioned alongside recollections of happy marriages and personal achievements.

Getting the Last Word on Politics (in Your Obituary)

Voters cherish the right to voice approval of (or displeasure at) at elected officials' behavior. Sometimes, personal politics even pop up in obituaries. Below are some of the funniest times when people used obituaries as a last chance to make their political views heard.

The Seven Most Touching Obituaries of 2015

Honoring seven souls who left their loved ones with a smile.

Charity Spotlight: CharitySmith

Donate to CharitySmith for Give to Remember December.

PostSecret Talks Obituaries

What secrets are we keeping today that we'll be comfortable with sharing in obituaries 100 years from now?

Getting Started With a Memorial Fund

Keeping your loved one’s memory alive by creating a memorial fund can be rewarding, but it can also be a lot of work.

12 Apps for the End of Life

Smartphone apps can help you plan a loved one’s funeral, arrange for messages to be delivered after you die, or simply complete your dearest goals before drawing your last breath.

100 Years of Anzac

On Anzac Day –  25 April –  we mark the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops at Gallipoli during World War I. As we commemorate the centenary of the First World War, we look back at the original Anzacs and the history of Anzac Day. Join us in paying tribute to all Australians and New Zealanders who have served.