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Mary Keeling Obituary

BRIMFIELD - Mary ``Lois' Keeling, 76 years, went to be with Our Lord October 28, 2010.

Born in Akron, she attended Garfield High School. Lois retired from Sears and was a long-time member of Mogadore Baptist Church where she sang in the Calvary Trio and the church choir. She enjoyed playing Bingo and cards with family and friends and will be sadly missed by all. Lois was a saint to her family and everyone who knew her. She was Christ like and opened her home to all unconditionally.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Tom of 59 years of marriage; children, Tom Jr., Danny, Ron (Fiance June Guzzo); Jeanie (Randy) Knapp, Pamela Piatt, Teresa (R.J.) Johnson, and Kelly; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Sandy (Ed) Slawter; many nieces and nephews; and her precious dog, Pookie Bear.

Funeral services will be held TODAY (Saturday) 4 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Avenue with Pastor Robert J. Seymour officiating. Private burial at Brimfield Restland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home TODAY (Saturday) 12 noon to 4 p.m. (Hopkins Lawver, MOGADORE, 330-733-6271)

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2010.

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Ronald Keeling

October 23, 2025

My dearest mother,
Every day that passes is just another day nearer to me, joining you in heaven someday, a celebration that I am sure will be epic! I love you so dearly. I miss everything about you and I am happy that you are with Dad's and Dan and Kelly even though I know you were never lonely in heaven. I love you forever. I love you for always forever and always my mother you´ll be!

Ronald Keeling

October 23, 2023

Mom, each year that passes without you and without your prayers are definitely a burden hard to bear but I know that you´re praying for all of us from Heaven. I so much miss every bit of you and I can´t wait to see you in heaven someday I know you prayed a lot of us to Heaven by excepting the Lord Jesus Christ, as our Savior. What more could a mother do? My only conclusion is that you are truly and were truly a saint here on earth and now in heaven, I love you, mom

Ronald Keeling

October 23, 2021

Not a day goes by that I don´t miss your mom, sure wish you were here to see all of the miracles that have happened in the last 11 years, so grateful that you instilled in us what you did and that God took away the things that he did but most of all what he´s left us with. Miss you miss you miss you love you love you love you every day of my life

Tom Jr

October 24, 2020

I Love and Miss you SO MUCH MOM!
We will all be together one day.
What a Glorious day that will be!
You Loving Son
Tom Jr

Ronald Keeling

October 23, 2020

Mom, another year has gone by and I, we all miss you dearly. One year closer till we meet again with Christ. Love yo so much momma, Ronnie

Dick Morrison

October 23, 2019

So sorry Ron. My sister Cheryl and brother in law Jim Brosius was just asking about them Saturday. Went to Mogadore Baptist with them and I was telling them about your father so they would pray for him. Beautiful woman. Very happy woman now. God bless

Ronald Keeling

October 23, 2019

Not a day goes by that someway I am not reminded Of your love and gentle spirit! I miss you so much mother. So many things have happened in our lives that I wish you could be aware of but somehow I believe that you are anyway. I feel your love from Heaven and I cant wait to see you there someday

Jeanie Knapp

October 30, 2011

Mom...your love and great sense of humor will always live on in our family! So many times I do something silly and I think...now mom would have done the same thing! I smile everytime I think of you because you were such a loving, gracious and funny lady! Dad says you are and will always be the "love of his life" and he looks forward to the day he first see's his Saviour and secondly his beautiful wife!

Kelly Keeling

October 27, 2011

Mama god how I miss you. This year without you has been difficult. There have been so many times I've wanted no needed to talk to you about things going on in my life but I can't. That the hardest part. So instead I go to daddy or gigi and thank God for them. It's not the same but its been wonderful improving my relationship with both of them. I am truely grateful for that, so even in your death you're still teaching me things thank you I love and miss you so very much and who knows maybe I will see ya soon!!! Give our loving heavenly father a kiss for me. I miss you
Kelly

Ronald Keeling

October 25, 2011

My dearest Mother,
Almost a year has gone by and every day I find myself reflecting of years gone by all the way to the day you lost your battle with life here on earth but mom, I want you to know that I will never forget the Faith that you instilled in me as a child all the way into adulthood and they have been the most valuable assets I Own & Cherish! Thankyou so much for sharing and caring the way that only you could, me mutties, I love and miss you so very very much but I truly do, because of your prayers as a mother do KNOW that I will surely meet you in the heavenlies with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ when my last step is taken here on this earth as well. What a day of rejoicing that will be when my Jesus and my glorified Mother I will see! Happy Birthday Mom, God Truly brought and took an Angel to and from earth on that day!

Tom Keeling

October 24, 2011

Happy Birthday Mama. I love and miss you!
Tommy "doodle"

Mike Van Hook

June 27, 2011

My condolences.

Michelle Losano(Slawter)

June 27, 2011

Rest easy...~ Michelle~

Ronald Keeling

January 15, 2011

I miss you mom

Mom n Dad

Ronald Keeling

January 3, 2011

We Miss You So Much Mom!

Ronald Keeling

January 3, 2011

Naples Florida

Ronald Keeling

January 3, 2011

Love You!

Ronald Keeling

January 3, 2011

Julie Christy

January 3, 2011

Our families became practically one starting 36yrs ago. We have shared a lot of sad moments as well as wonderful times. I always felt better when my mom was in the hospital and Lois came and prayed over her each time. My mom and dad adored her, as we all did. We feel your pain as you well know and pray Tom has several yrs left in him. Love you all and pray for you. Give Dad plenty of time, love and affection and let him know there are many praying that he will feel better with time.

pamela piatt

January 3, 2011

To mY woderful, beautiful mother!!! I have never thought I could miss somebody so bad in my life!!! I think about u daily, and not a moment goesa by that I don't wish for one more day, one more night, but I know what that would do ...It would keep me wishing still for one more day with u!!! I know u r in heaven looking down on me and wishing u could wipe my tears away, just like u did all my life!!! U always knew the right thing to do and say!!! I truly was so lucky to have such wonderful parents as u and daddy!!! I miss getting your funny emails, your crazy, beautiful calls!!! You were a classy, beautiful wife and mother, but most of all person!! Love and admirations r not strong enuf wrods for what I felt about u!!! More later I promise!!!

You'll Always Be With Me Mom

Ronald Keeling

January 3, 2011

Kelly Keeling

January 1, 2011

Mom we made it through christmas and the new year without you clean and sober I wish i could have given you my 7 and 8 month chips but I know you're watching me from heaven and that you're proud of me. I love you and miss you so very much Dad is doing ok but he's lonely and he misses you terribly. I love you momma
Kelly

Ronald Keeling

December 28, 2010

Momma, It was such an awesome experience on Christmas Day to visit your grave site with the family and especially to have Haley and Cassie whom were not there the day we buried you to see "their love for you" and of course their grief as well, the Christmas Carols we sang and daddy's beautiful and your favorite song, it all was so overwhelming. It was daddy's first time back to see you and talk with you there at the grave site and sing to and with us, Oh My God Mom, He has never forsaken me, just as you taught me. you are always with me in spirit and I feel your presence daily! I feel God's presence right along side of you, guiding my path. Momma and Daddy, thankyou so very much for all your influences and the grounding you gave to me in my faith and in this life experiences. I can never thank you enough for what you have taught me and instilled in me as a child and all through my adult years to today and that is all I have is today! Your thoughts, your teachings your admonishments, your love mom! I love you forever, I love you for always, forever and always my momma, (my mutties) you'll be!

Shannon Keeling

December 2, 2010

Doot Doot,
We miss you so much! Wish I could hear your voice again! The boys miss you so much and talk about you all the time! I know you hear us sing the Doot Doot song to you and I know that you see us reaching up to Heaven to be a little closer to you! I feel you with us and I know that you are watching over us and keeping us safe! We will keep your songs and your traditions alive and you live on in our hearts and memories. I see your love reflected through my children! Oh and by the way, You were right...I am pregnant! Ask Jesus for a girl for us:) I hope that Heaven's Bingo caller is calling em in your favor! We love and miss you always,
Donnie, Shannon, Canaan, Daylon and baby bean n my belly!

Ronald Keeling

December 2, 2010

Dad seems to be doing better on a daily basis mom. He has had his moments but I know he will heal as we all will. Gonna take lots of time though. 60 years of being together is a long time! Miss you always!!!

Tom Keeling Jr

November 26, 2010

Mamma, I missed you terribly today. I know you are with me, and you are healing me a little more each day. Thanks giving was a holiday that you really cherished.I thought about you and Dad all day. Keep Dad comforted as he needs your tender touch. I love and miss you so much. Smoooootcha!

june

November 24, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

shea duckworth

November 24, 2010

Grandma
your in my heart and on my mind always, I'm so thankful that you led my mom to Christ when she was a teenager. Because of that she raised her family in the light of the Lord and I am saved my little girl is and my husband too. My siblings as well all because of your obeying Christ,living and loving in His great Spirit! You are my Proverbs 31 lady!!!I love you grand momma. You have blessed my life in so many ways. I love you forever, Shea

Ronald Keeling

November 24, 2010

Momma, today is gonna be especially hard for me but I know Christ will sustain me as I go about his will! I miss seing your beautiful face mom! I miss being able to speak with you! Thankyou for all you said and did for me mom, I will love you forever!!!!!


Ronnie

Kelly Keeling

November 20, 2010

mom,
Its been 3 weeks and 1 day since your funeral and I am so sad that you're not here. I have been going through so much and I want to talk to you about all of it and hear your words of advice that you would always so freely give. You were my biggest advocate and friend and I miss you so much. I know that you're with God and his angels and I have comfort in knowing that you are no longer suffering. I love you mom and I wish you were here but at the same time I know you are guiding me with your spirit and strength that you gave me when you were here...I will see you in the sunlight of the spirit mama

cassie kinsey

November 3, 2010

Grandma I love you so much and I will miss you every day!!! I know you're with the lord but I wish you could be with me! I can't wait to see you and run into your arms and give you a big hug once the lord calls me home! I know you're watching down on me from heaven. I'll see you in my dreams grammy

Kathy Sturn

November 3, 2010

Tom and Family, I am so sorry for all that you are feeling now. Lois was a happy fun loving friend to me as I am sure she was to everyone she ever met. I met her at Sears in 1976 my first job and she was my friend for 30 years there. She got us all hooked on bingo. She taught me how to make walleye and cucumber salad which I enjoy to this day. I loved her and will miss her.

Mickey Whobrey

November 3, 2010

Sorry, I could not be there with my wife. I will always miss you ! Thank you for all the times we had together.
Love to all the Family, Our Sympathy to you all, But how good it must be for your Mom to be with the LORD.

Micky Whobrey

November 3, 2010

I'm very sorry I could not be there with my wife, I wish very much we could have seen each other again. May God Bless and Keep You. You will be truly be missed by me.

Rick Poling

November 2, 2010

Dear Keeling Family... I first come to know your mom in the 60's when I lived on Cooledge Avenue. I played with Doug Smith who lived around the corner from you and we would sometimes play in your yard. I really come to know Mr. and Mrs. Keeling when they took in Jimmy Vanhoose as one of their own. Mr. and Mrs. Keeling showed a love and compassion for Jimmy that I know he was always grateful for. Jimmy always considered Mr. and Mrs. Keeling as his parents and the kids as his brothers and sisters. As an older teenager, I got to know Mr. and Mrs. Keeling through Jimmy as I often stopped over at your home with Jimmy. I fondly remember the boxing ring in the basement and how Mrs. Keeling scolded us for getting too rough one night, when she was really trying to save my tail from getting kicked any further. Through Jimmy, I became dear friends with Tom and Tom and I continued our close friendship when we both moved to Florida. At Tom's wedding in Naples, I remember Mr. Keeling and the Keeling Boys singing while Mrs. Keeling looked on with such great pride. She too could really sing and I am sure was better than the men. Although I didn't visit much while they lived in Brimfield, everytime I did stop by we engaged in a great night of Euchre and Mrs. Keeling was always the perfect hostess. Mrs. Keeling gave me two of my dearest friends, Tom and Jimmy, men not my relatives, that I can truly say that I love/loved them. Mrs. Keeling's service was such a wonderful testament on how much she loved and guided her family through life, always keeping them focused on the Lord. WHAT A FANTASTIC WOMAN Mrs. Keeling was. I feel so guilty that I did not visit Mr. and Mrs. Keeling more often once they moved to Brimfield many years ago. I do however feel blessed that I am friends with, and have come to know many of the Keeling family. Mrs. Keeling has left a great legacy behind in each of her loving children. May God bless each and everyone of you as your mom has blessed each of you with her wonderful caring heart. You are in my prayers. Rick Poling

Joann

November 2, 2010

Deepest Sympathy, God Bless You All!

pamela piatt

November 1, 2010

Today I buried my wonderful mother. Her body may be in the ground, but her soul is in heaven!! Thank you for being such a wonderful mom!! I shall miss our hour long conversations everyday about nothing, or about everthing!! Thank U to all my wonderful friends who helped me through such a tough time!! Thank u to Continental Airlines for giving me the time off I needed!! I am blessed to have such great friends at work who I love dearly!! U all know who u are!!

October 31, 2010

Dear Keeling family, I knew the boys in school but never had the honor of meeting your Mother. She sounds like a wonderful woman and I am looking forward to meeting her one day in Heaven. Find your comfort in God. meranda Garrett Main

Sue Box

October 31, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all each and every day, and very fond memories of Lois always.

Michael & Penny Lowery

October 31, 2010

The Keeling Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ronald Keeling

October 31, 2010

Mom,
Yesterday was one of the hardest I've ever face in my life but I know you were with me which made it as bearable as possible. I really can't imagine how difficult tomorrw is going to be when I see them lower you to your final resting place here on earth but once again, I know you will be with me. Mom I thankyou most of all for introcucing me to my Saviour, Jesus Christ so many years ago and giving me the Hope that we will once meet again in Heaven with Jesus Christ Our Lord and Saviour. He, you and all that have gone on to be with Him gives me the courage, strength and hope that I have today! So thankyou again once more for all you instilled in your son, mom! I will miss seeing and speaking with you in this physical sense but I know you are and will always be part of me and I am charged to be the best that I can be now in your stead with my own child, all of my family and of course my fellow man. You were loved, you are loved and you will always be loved by me, your adoring and loving son, Ronnie. Till We Meet Again Mom and I know we will!

sue kester

October 30, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gina Huth

October 30, 2010

I will never forget you Lois; you were the one that showed me Christ, and saved me at age 13. I was so thankful how you held me while i cried accepting him into my life. Thank you ....
Ronnie and family; my heart goes out to you all at this difficult time. Love and Prayers from the Huth Family.

Kristi Sgro

October 30, 2010

Pam and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts ache with yours. Please take comfort in knowing that a lot of people love you and are praying for you. Lean on us and we will help see you thru.

Love you Pammie!

Sam, Kristi and Cole Sgor

Tina Keeling

October 30, 2010

You will remain forever in my heart, you gave so much to so many of us & everyone around you. From your wonderful laughter & smile to your beautiful heart of kindness. I will always love you & miss you so so very much.

Margaret Klinger

October 30, 2010

Dear Tom & Family, As I sit here and look at her picture, so many memories !!! We met when we lived up the road on Duffield. Her door was always open. We DID have some good times. And yes, I will miss her, even though we did not keep in touch too much when she moved to Florida. She was so proud of her family, and a STRONG Christian Person.
Our Prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Love from the Klinger Family

October 30, 2010

DEAR LOIS YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES!!! AND FOR THE KEELINGS THAT ARE LEFT BEHIND ITS OKAY TO GRIEVE GOD DESIGNED US TO GRIEVE.PRAYING FOR THE HOLE THAT IS LEFT IN YR HEARTS RIGHT NOW AND PRAYING IT WILL GET BETTER IN TIME .REJOICE IN KNOWING SHE KNEW THE LORD AND WE HAVE THE PEACE THAT WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN.I LOVE U ALL,LOU-LOU

Joseph Pierce

October 30, 2010

you are in our deepest memories we love you and miss you dearly Love You.

ANN CHILDS

October 30, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Joan Lash

October 30, 2010

Pam, Sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. She meant a lot to Robin and Chelsea and is greatly missed!

Tom Keeling Jr

October 30, 2010

Dear mama,

There is a hole in my soul this day. I have so many words to say how much I LOVE YOU. You were my best friend and healer. You gave so much to my life. You will always be with me, and I will one day see your sweet face again.Your Loving Son

Tom Whyler

October 30, 2010

My prayers and thoughts for the Keeling family. I know that Lois is in a better place and I am so grateful that she is probably talking to my sister Mariyln Keenan who is also in Heaven. Marilyn knew the Lord at the time of passing, as Lois did, and they were freinds for many years.

Ruthie and Tom Rauber

October 30, 2010

Our prayers are with you all. We remember her singing voice at Mogadore Baptist. She was always smiling and laughing! A great lady. God Bless you all during this time.

October 30, 2010

I'M GOING TO MISS YOU GIRL.
ROSA BURKHOLDER WEST PALM BEACH,FL

Denise Parsell

October 30, 2010

Dear Ron Im so sorry for the loss of your mother sending prayers your way for you and your family. God bless you.
Denise Holcomb Parsell

scott figler

October 30, 2010

To the Keeling family. I'm sorry so to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great lady. She would come and see Kelly at work. She was a wonderul person. Your in our prayers.
The Figler Family.

October 30, 2010

To the family of Lois Keeling,
I have been friends with Lois since I met her in 1975 when we both worked for Pat Love at Sears Rolling Acres Mall. She was in the TV department and I was in appliances. We went to lunch often and after a few years she came to the appliance department. We went to Bingo games a lot back then. She was also a part of our "Poor Man's Poker Club" games, which we have participated in together since the late 1970's along with her mother "mean Jean the dancing machine". We had a lot of good times together and enjoyed some great food at those games. The games were usually at Rose Burkholder's house,or my house and then in the last six or seven years at our friends Kathie and Jay Lindeman's house. I will truly miss her in my life. Her time here was way too short. She loved her kids unconditionally as we all must, least we throttle them at times. And she loved you,Tom forever. So to Tom, Tommy, Danny, Ronnie, Jeannie, Pam and Kelly, I can only say she loved you all bunches, and I have lost a great friend.
Love and sympathy to you all.
Norma Allen

Sheila Skotko

October 29, 2010

Pam, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home

October 30, 2010

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

Deb Kalbaugh

October 29, 2010

Dear Ron, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

julie blair

October 29, 2010

To the Keeling family...I am so very sorry to hear about Lois' passing.
I have been meaning to go see her and had planned to play bingo with her and my aunt Linda...I'm so sorry about being too busy to ever make the time, Now it's too late, and I will always regret that.
I lost my Mom three years ago on Nov. 17...I really do feel your loss, and my heart goes out to you.
I have alot of wonderful memories of being at your house from way back, to the age of three, even...it was always such a fun place to go and stay over for the night. I really loved your mom, and I am so sorry that she's passed.
You are all in my prayers. Your mom will be missed.

Dave & Dottie Jenkins

October 29, 2010

We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God be near and dear and comfort as only He can.

John Beers

October 29, 2010

Tom and Family We are praying for you, asking the Lord to give you the strength and peace that Lois would want you to experience at this time. We will always remember Lois' smile and laughter and her alto voice. She has been in our thoughts and prayers quite often. May this be a time when the family can rally and support one another. Draw close to the Lord and He will lift you up. We love you all in the Love of Jesus Christ. Pastor John and Debbie Beers

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