The Legacy of Demme's "Philadelphia" Feels Different 20 Years Later
How a movie dealing with HIV impacted a boy then — and a man now
'S-Town' Fans Flock to John B.’s Legacy Guest Book
Podcast listeners share their sympathies for the "tortured genius
Mom's Old Handwritten Recipes
For some of us, the strongest memories of Mom take place in the kitchen, and reading her handwritten recipe cards puts us right back at her side
Twitter vs. 2017 Celebrity Death Scares
2017 has been pretty quiet so far in terms of celebrity deaths
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Disaster
On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crashed in eastern Ukraine, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, killing all on board
South Africa Bus Crash Victims
A bus accident near Pretoria, South Africa, has killed at least 18 children and two adults
As Mom’s Memories Blossom
Celebrating Mother’s Day after a loss can be hard. Two things that help: children and flowers.
Funny Obituaries
In a section of the news that usually inspires tears, a few unique souls would rather make us laugh
True Love to the End
It’s often in the obituaries where an everyday couple’s great romance is finally told
Alex Haley's Roots
On the 25th anniversary of Alex Haley's death, we remember his epic tale "Roots," which gave voices to those who had their own taken away
Remembering Presidential Inaugurations (video)
A look back at some of the great Presidential inaugurations
Remembering Alan Rickman (video)
With his deep voice and droll humor, Alan Rickman was a highlight of any film he appeared in
Remembering David Bowie (video)
David Bowie, the legendary singer and songwriter, shocked the world when he died at the age of 69 on January 10, 2016
The Truth About Goodbyes
We analyzed 800,000 condolences. What we found may surprise you
Pearl Harbor Day
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt called it "a date that will live in infamy." But 75 years after Japanese war planes bombed the U.S
Turning the Chaos of Dying Into Calm
In the last moments of your life, who will be with you? If you're lucky, it will be somebody like Bob Shea
London Attack Victims
At least four people, including one police officer, were killed in the wake of Wednesday's attack near Britain's Parliament building in central London.We invite
The Taste of Beautiful Memories
Making favorite family recipes helps us hold onto the loved ones we miss most
As Death Gets Closer: The Last Days and Hours at Hospice
I'm honored to stand witness to those intimate, vulnerable moments
Abe Lincoln's Illinois
Take a mini road trip through important Abe Lincoln history
Becoming Tolkien
On the anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien's birth, we look at some of his primary influences
Carrie Fisher and Leia: A Legacy of Strength
I had just finished writing the first scene of my new novel when I heard the news about Carrie Fisher
A Legacy of Justice
When Matthew Shepard was killed in 1998, his murder had all the characteristics of a hate crime
Food, Memories, and Loss
Eating is the ultimate social activity; we build relationships around the irreplaceable pleasure of sharing food with others
Leonard Cohen Taught Me How to Be a Person
As a child, I was surrounded by angry screaming. Leonard Cohen’s songs whispered of something better
A Caring Stranger
A caring stranger
The Man Who Threw His Own Funeral
First, he published a "nobituary" while he was still around to see it
Rest in Peace, Wrestlers
Three old wrestling stars died within days of one another. Here’s why that matters
How Many Movies About Grief This Year? All of Them
The films of 2016 asked big questions about how we mourn
Celebrating Afrofuturists (video)
A video tribute to yesteryear's amazing tomorrows
Yes, It's True: More People Die in January
Legacy.com founder Stopher Bartol examines the recurring phenomenon of higher death rates in winter months
Remembering Charleston Church Shooting Victims
Gunshots shattered the peace of a prayer meeting June 17, 2015, when a shooter opened fire in a historic church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, kil
Remembering Pearl Harbor
On the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, we honor the legacy of those who were there
Freddie Mercury vs. Darth Vader
Twenty-five years after Freddie Mercury’s death, he’s more Google-able than ever. We reflect on the legacy of one of rock’s all-time greatest singers
20 Favorite Thanksgiving Quotes
At its heart, Thanksgiving is just about the simplest holiday we celebrate
Soldiers Remembering Soldiers
No one understands the life of a U.S. service member better than one who has made the same commitment to our country