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LegacyConnect: Pioneering the Meaningful Side of Social Media

Legacy.com was founded in 1998 with the mission to bring obituaries online. By 2008 Legacy had become the leader in online memorials, with hundreds of thousands of obituaries from our newspaper… View »

National Military Family Bereavement Study

While the number of service members who die on active duty status continues to climb (estimated at 16,000 since September 11, 2001), there is little we know about helping the loved ones left behind t… View »

With and Without Her: "Where it is normal for life to be unspeakable"

In her new book – With and Without Her: A Memoir of Being and Losing a Twin – Dorothy Foltz-Gray shares the story of her sister's murder and the immense grief she endured following the death her… View »

Healing Through Writing: How to Write a Legacy Letter to Your Child

2012 was a year filled with heartbreaking tragedies, many involving children and teens shot and killed. On the anniversary of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin one year ago today, we share th… View »

With and Without Her: A Memoir of Being and Losing a Twin

In her new book – With and Without Her: A Memoir of Being and Losing a Twin – Dorothy Foltz-Gray shares the story of her sister's murder and the immense grief she endured after losing her identi… View »

How to Support Victims of Violence

Nothing in life prepares us for the traumatic experience of violent crime such as homicide, rape, sexual assault, or domestic violence. Although violent crime rates have declined in recent years, the… View »

Grief Support Community

Legacy.com offers grief support groups and discussions to help you cope after the death of a loved one. Tell your story, connect with others, find comfort & inspiration, and begin to heal. Dolla… View »

Blogs

Get advice from experts on coping with grief & loss, condolence & funeral etiquette, obituary writing and more. Or find out what LegacyConnect members are saying. Robbie Ka… View »

Grief and Loss Resources

Losing someone close to you can be a painful and traumatic experience. And if someone you know is grieving, you may be struggling with what to say or looking for some additional ways you can offer su… View »

Blogs by Experts on Grief and Loss

Get advice from experts on coping with grief, condolence and funeral etiquette, obituary writing and more. Florence Isaacs, author of My Deepest Sympathies...: Meaningful Sentiments for Condol… View »