Tag Archives: Social media

Father’s Day

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

Today we celebrate fathers – we show a little extra love to the ones who are still here with us, and we remember the ones who are gone. Here at Legacy.com, we’re honoring beloved fathers who have passed away with … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

As Mother’s Day 2012 approached, we at Legacy.com knew we wanted to do something special to honor all the mothers and mother figures that our site visitors have lost. There are many things that can vividly remind us of a … Continue reading →

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Look who’s reading newspaper obituaries

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

It happened more than 1.4 million times during August 2011 – Facebook users clicked on a link to a newspaper obituary or guest book. That number climbed to 2.1 million in November, and it looks to exceed 2.5 million this … Continue reading →

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Most Shared obituaries

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Legacy.com is pleased to announce a new feature on our newspaper affiliates’ obituary sites: the Most Shared module.

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Remembering heroes

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Legacy.com recently created special Facebook pages to remember and pay tribute to two types of heroes: veterans and firefighters. Our Remember Veterans page features photos, obituaries and other special content for armed forces veterans who have passed away, whether they … Continue reading →

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My Memorials™ Facebook app

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

We are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new app for Facebook users: My Memorials™. My Memorials™ is like a personalized memorial wall, where you can honor those you’ve lost. It allows you to follow obituaries – for friends, … Continue reading →

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Facebook: Friend or Foe of the Newspaper Obituary?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

On December 12, 2010, the New England Patriots came to Soldier Field in Chicago for a game against the hometown Bears. It was supposed to be a marquee matchup between two teams with outstanding records and Super Bowl potential. The … Continue reading →

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Following obituary updates on Facebook

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Legacy.com now offers a new way to stay informed of updates to the obituary or Guest Book.  Just click on the “Follow this obituary” link on any obituary and you can sign up to receive alerts via Facebook or email … Continue reading →

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Accessing social media profiles following a death

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

The explosion of social media and e-mail use has created a new issue to consider when loved ones pass away – what exactly should you do with their social media profiles? And can you access your loved one’s e-mail accounts? … Continue reading →

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