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Category Archives: Interesting and funny obituaries
The best obituary ever
Shared by tens of thousands of people via social media, and viewed more than half a million times in its first few days online, Harry Stamps’ obituary is one for the ages. Many readers have declared it the best obituary … Continue reading
Inspiration for smokers
November 15th is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout – an annual event designed to encourage people to stop smoking. It is intended to both provide tips and support for those attempting to quit, but also to draw attention … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting and funny obituaries, Legacy.com Remembers
Tagged Condolences, Obituaries, Obituary Guest Books, Tributes
Pet lovers remembering veterinarians
My dog loves the vet. It’s not normal, I know. Pets are supposed to hate the vet. But Toby’s got a few good reasons for his enthusiasm. He gets to go for a car ride! The nice lady pets him … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting and funny obituaries, Life at Legacy.com
Tagged Guest Book entries, Interesting obituaries, Photos, Tributes
Top 10 hobbies mentioned in obituaries
According to the 2010 American Time Use Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spend an average of 5 hours each day on sports and leisure activities. And more than half of that time is spent watching television. But watching … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting and funny obituaries, Life at Legacy.com
Tagged Life at Legacy.com, Obituaries
Civil War descendants
I’ve been researching my family tree off and on for the past two years, and have written before about the usefulness of obituaries in genealogical research. The other day, I told my brother I was making a list of our … Continue reading
Famous for…
Obituaries often mention things people are “famous for” – spaghetti sauce, warm hugs, homemade cookies, smiles…with more than 10 million obituaries in our database, the list is endless. Sometimes, I come across a “famous” reference that leaves me wanting to … Continue reading
Top 10 death euphemisms
With more than 10 million obituaries in Legacy.com’s database, we’ve read just about every death euphemism you can imagine. While approximately 6.5 million of Legacy.com’s obituaries indicate that someone has “died, ” more than 5 million use the term “passed … Continue reading
Sharing baby photos with obstetricians
Next week is my daughter Josie’s first birthday. It’s been a year full of smiles, laughter, and adventure. And the 9 months leading up to her birth were no different. During that time, I visited my obstetrician more than a … Continue reading
Rosie the Riveter
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
Sharing Spencer’s Story
Legacy.com has more than 10 million newspaper obituaries in our database. You might think we’ve seen and read it all. But we’re regularly reminded that we haven’t. The latest reminder came in the form of an obituary written by a … Continue reading
