Tag Archives: Tributes

Pet lovers remembering veterinarians

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

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 →

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Top 10 death euphemisms

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

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 →

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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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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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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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Special remembrances

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

As we wrote in October, many obituaries include a request for donations to charity in lieu of flowers.  We recently came across an “in lieu of flowers” request that struck us as special, as well as a great idea:  Jennifer … 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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The magic of Santa Claus

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

My 12 year old son asked me this weekend if I believed in the magic of Santa Claus. I replied as any mom would: “Yes, I do!” Santa’s ability to bring joy, laughter, and hope to young and old alike … 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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What to do with a loved one’s ashes

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

We spend a lot of time here at Legacy.com thinking about the ways people memorialize their loved ones. When my grandfather retired from the steel mill, he moved to Myrtle Beach, SC, and started pier fishing. He spent countless hours … Continue reading →

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