Self-care takes a back seat when we care for dying loved ones

Most of us understand art to be what experts tell us is “art” – primarily paintings or other art forms that make up the established art world today.&n;

Teachers are such a huge part of our lives, it’s no surprise that we remember them so fondly in condolences

When 38-year-old mother Sonia Todd was dying of cancer, she penned her own poignant obituary. Four years after her death, her words still resonate

In many ways, Beth Bischoff-Taylor is like any other mom of a young child. She shares lots of pictures and videos of her son, Miles, on Facebook

A hospice volunteer reflects on life's beauty after a startling question from a man with a terminal illness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Greta Friedman died last week at 92

Alison Malmon, founder and Executive Director of suicide prevention nonprofit Active Minds Inc., shares thoughts on why lifting the stigma surrounding

When Anna Dewdney died last weekend, her obituary in Publisher's Weekly included one unusual specification: "She requested that in lieu of a funeral s

Sometimes dying is full of confusion, fear, regret, denial, secrets, and chaos

In Legacy.com's Recipe Vault series, celebrity chefs and food bloggers share how recipes preserve our life stories and connect us to those we've lost

Music is an inextricable part of the human experience. We hear it in the womb, we play it as we say goodbye at funerals

Anyone who's ever loved a dog knows that they're more than furry goofballs – a dog can be one of the best sources of comfort there is

On Father's Day, Legacy.com Content Screener Venus Zarris highlights a poignant Guest Book entry from a son to his father, and reflects on the gifts she still c

This Is Terminal is a series dedicated to opening conversations around death and dying

I originally wrote this article in October, 2015, after Burt Katz announced his retirement. Katz died Saturday, April 30, 2016

You've probably heard people talking about it. Maybe you've even asked the question yourself: Why are so many celebrities dying this year

Earth Day, held annually April 22, brings crowds of people outdoors to plant trees or participate in cleanups

Sept. 24, 2016, represents an interesting coincidence of anniversaries: It would have been Jim Henson's 80th birthday, and it's the 25th anniversary of Dr

Comfort Zone's bereavement camps do more than help children cope - they change lives

When the uproariously funny obituary for William Ziegler recently went viral, we wanted to learn more about the story behind the words

MaryEllen Kirkpatrick is a professional chef, but she doesn't create signature meals at a four-star restaurant or sling hash at a neighborhood diner

If you're touched by the mission of Make-a-Wish, we think you'll appreciate Twilight Wish Foundation, making dreams come true for elders nea

Not every boss will encourage you to take a day off and go to the beach – or get a massage, or eat a pint of ice cream in front of the television

On June 17, 2015, a gunman shattered the peace inside Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC, murdering nine people participating in a bible stud

In Legacy.com's Recipe Vault series, celebrity chefs and food bloggers share how recipes preserve our life stories and connect us to those we've lost

Funerals are traditionally an opportunity for the living to mourn and celebrate the dead

My brother killed himself more than a dozen years ago. A decade later, I finally asked for help

Linnea Crowther writes celebrity obituaries for Legacy.com, the global leader in online obituaries

Earlier this month, The Washington Post published an article titled, "Disdain for Trump and Clinton is so strong, even the dead are campaigning." The artic

In Legacy.com's Recipe Vault series, celebrity chefs and food bloggers share how recipes connect us to those we've lost

In Legacy.com's Recipe Vault series, celebrity chefs and food bloggers share how recipes preserve our life stories and connect us to those we've lost

Being with people at the end of life as a volunteer caregiver with Zen Hospice Project for the past 15 months has felt like finding home. I’m so moved by m

The last time I saw “India” she looked like death itself – yet animated, still alert. She was in a truly dreadful state – a skeleton sitting in her wheelch

Some pictures are worth more than a thousand words – when they capture a favorite memory or reflect a lifetime of love at a single glan

In Legacy.com's Recipe Vault series, celebrity chefs and food bloggers share how recipes preserve our life stories and connect us to those we've lost