Category Archives: In the News

Death goes digital

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

We were fascinated by a USA Today time line that explores how technology has impacted the rites and rituals surrounding death.  From the earliest printed obituaries in the 1700s to memorial photographs, funeral trains, televised funerals, and online obituaries – … Continue reading →

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Jazz Funerals

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

While working at Legacy.com for the past 12 years, I’ve learned more about memorialization and funerals than I ever thought I’d know. Some of my friends think it’s a morbid topic, but as I told them when I got the … Continue reading →

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Donating life

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Did you know that one organ donor can save up to 8 lives? Although there are more than 100 million Americans signed up to be donors, 18 people die each day while waiting for an organ transplant.  In honor of … Continue reading →

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5 years later: remembering the Virginia Tech shootings

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Like millions of people across the country, we at Legacy.com were stunned and saddened by the news of the shootings at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007.  As people struggled to make sense of the shootings, we did what we … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

April is National Poetry Month. Poetry may not seem like the most popular art form in our world today – it’s often eclipsed by movies, pop music, even the novel if you want to stick with the printed word. But … Continue reading →

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Rosie the Riveter

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

With men off to war and production needs increasing dramatically, the U.S. government launched a propaganda campaign during World War II to pull women into factory jobs traditionally held by men.  During the course of World War II, more than … Continue reading →

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Jan Berenstain’s Message of Kindness

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

The first Berenstain Bears book was published in 1962.  In the years since, more than 340 books have been published in the series. In 2005, Stan Berenstain passed away at age 82 and Legacy.com posted an obituary and Guest Book.  … Continue reading →

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Legacy.com welcomes Tasmania’s The Mercury

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Tasmania is about much more than devils! Yes, Tasmania has Tasmanian devils, but that’s not all. Tasmania is also home to The Mercury, our newest newspaper affiliate. Located in Hobart, Tasmania’s capitol, The Mercury launched Legacy obits on February 5. A … Continue reading →

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Most visited obituary Guest Books of 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at some of the most visited Guest Books of 2011.  For each, we’ve selected a condolence message that represents the common themes among the thousands of messages we received. “I grew up … Continue reading →

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World War II Memorial Site

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

With the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor just two days away, World War II veterans have been on my mind. So I decided to spend some time reading obituaries and tributes in Legacy.com’s World War II Memorial … Continue reading →

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