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Evanston, IL / Fostering conversations on life, death, and inspiration through obituaries and more. Legacy.com: Where life stories live on.

Phenomenal Women

Phenomenal Women / "Well-behaved women seldom make history." These important women in history have all left their own legacies in their own ways. These famous women were all powerful and influential in their own right and deserve to be recognized.

Good Advice and Helpful How-To's

Good Advice and Helpful How-To's / We all could use some good advice every now and again. Whether it's advice on how to grieve, how to write an obituary, how to celebrate a loved one's life, or just advice on how to live life to the fullest, this board has you covered no matter what kinds of advice you're looking for.

Remembering The Greatest Generation

Remembering The Greatest Generation / The attack on Pearl Harbor, the Normandy invasion, D-Day, V-Day... The Greatest Generation went through a lot in order to keep the United States and the rest of the world safe. World War II defined the 1940s as well as the Greatest Generation. This board is in honor of the men in uniform (as well as the women in uniform) who fought in WWII or helped the war effort back at home, and the victims of the Second World War, including POWs and prisoners Nazi Germany concentration camps.

Angels of Comfort and Inspiration

Angels of Comfort and Inspiration / Nothing is more comforting than the face or the presence of an angel, no matter what form. Let these images of angels (including guardian angels and angel gardens) comfort and console you as well as inspire you.

Unforgettable People and Events

Unforgettable People and Events / We'll never forget these unforgettable figures and events. Our world wouldn't be the same without them and their legacies will live on in infamy.

How to Deal With Grief and Bereavement

How to Deal With Grief and Bereavement / Whether you're going through the grieving process or know someone who is dealing with grief, this board has a variety of articles to help with grief and loss.

Famous Hollywood Actors and Leading Men

Famous Hollywood Actors and Leading Men / This board is full of some of the best Hollywood actors from years past. These hunks and heartthrobs were in some of the most famous movies and made Hollywood lead actor history. We'll never forget these talented gentlemen.

Hollywood Actresses and Leading Ladies

Hollywood Actresses and Leading Ladies / Leading ladies and female Hollywood stars (such as Veronica Lake, Greta Garbo, Katharine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Lauren Bacall) were the talk of La La Land. Classic Hollywood movies and gossip wouldn't be the same without these Hollywood starlets. This board celebrates their memory and never-ending legacies.

The Best Meaningful and Inspirational Quotes

The Best Meaningful and Inspirational Quotes / These are some of the best inspirational quotes about life, love, death, and beyond. From motivational quotes to meaningful quotes, encouraging quotes to sad quotes, famous quotes to uplifting quotes, you'll find just the right quotes right here. Quotes about love, quotes about life, quotes about death... They're all right here.

Comforting Funeral Foods and Casserole Recipes

Comforting Funeral Foods and Casserole Recipes / These funeral foods are the perfect recipes to make for a family member, friend, or neighbor who is grieving. From easy casserole recipes to funeral potato recipes, one pot dinners to cakes, these are the best foods with which to offer your condolences.

Remembering Princess Diana

Remembering Princess Diana / Diana, Princess of Wales, was truly a candle in the wind. She burned so brightly and was gone too soon. These photos of Princess Diana and other remembrances are our way of celebrating her legacy and remembering her impact on the world.

Kings of Comedy

Kings of Comedy / The men on this board are some of the funniest comedians of all time. These kings of comedy have made all of us laugh until we cried and brought their own spin to the comedy genre. These male comedians just play the funny man so well. The world wouldn't be the same without these famous comedians.

Queens of Comedy

Queens of Comedy / The women featured on our board are some of the best female comedians of all time. These funny women made us all bust out laughing numerous times. They're funny comedians who changed the face of comedy forever. We love these funny women. They're truly the queens of comedy.

US Presidents and Founding Fathers

US Presidents and Founding Fathers / Each one of these former (and current) Presidents, as well as our Founding Fathers, have left quite a large legacy. This board serves to memorialize them and all of the great things they've done for the United States of America.

Funeral Planning and Creative Funeral Ideas

Funeral Planning and Creative Funeral Ideas / Funerals and memorials should be as unique as the person they're for. These funeral ideas, memorial service ideas, and celebration of life ideas will help you remember your loved one in a way that's fitting of their memory. Whether you're looking to do DIY funerals or are in need of funeral themes and funeral poems, you'll find everything you need to make your funeral arrangements on this board.

Civil Rights History

Civil Rights History / This board remembers and celebrates all those who were instrumental in Civil Rights movements and made an impact in guaranteeing Civil Rights for all. From Rosa Parks to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to sufragettes, we celebrate the legacy of all civil rights leaders, civil rights activists, famous African Americans, black historical figures, and famous black women in history.

Celebrating Black History

Celebrating Black History / We're dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of notable black figures and icons throughout history (including civil rights leaders, famous black Americans, and famous black women in history). It doesn't have to be Black History Month in order to celebrate black history and historical figures.

Famous Faces Who Died on This Day in History

Famous Faces Who Died on This Day in History / Curious about who died today in history? The pins on this board are all centered around celebrating the lives of people who died on this day in history. From Hollywood starlets to musicians to scienists to Presidents and everyone in between, you'll be able to browse through death days of numerous famous faces.

Famous Faces Born on This Day in History

Famous Faces Born on This Day in History / If you ever find yourself wondering "Who was born on this day in history?" or when famous birthdays happen, this board is for you! You'll find lists of celebrities born on specific dates so that you can finally find out who you share a birthday with!

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. / Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was quite an influential leader of the Civil Rights movement. MLK speeches (such as the "I have a dream" speech) inspire and motivate all, both now and back during the Civil Rights movement. His legacy lives on in all of us and we celebrate his memory every year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Thank you, Dr. King.

Legacy.com's Year in Review

Legacy.com's Year in Review / The end of the year is always a time for contemplation, reflection, and celebration. On this board, we're celebrating the lives of those who died this year. From celebrity deaths to the deaths that you never heard about, the lives of the most fascinating women to some of the most heartfelt memorials and obituaries, this board is all about remembering those who have left us and celebrating their legacies.

Veterans In Memoriam

Veterans In Memoriam / This board is dedicated to those who have served. No matter which war they served in (Civil War, WWI, WWII, Gulf War, etc.), we want to show our appreciation for our military veterans. This board serves to honor their memories.

Remembering the 1960s

Remembering the 1960s / The 1960s was quite a memorable time in world history. In a decade full of peace and love, 1960s music hits, 1960s culture, 60s movies, and 1960s TV shows (like the Batman TV series), everything had a distinct sort of personality to it. The sixties were a time of social and cultural change (with the Vietnam War breaking out toward the end of the decade), affecting us even to this day.

Famous Celebrities Who Were Gone Too Soon

Famous Celebrities Who Were Gone Too Soon / This board is populated with famous faces who were taken from us too soon. These celebrities had only just gotten started. We'll be remembering them always as celebrities we love who died too young. These celebrity deaths are some of the most difficult we've experienced.

Heartwarming Stories

Heartwarming Stories / Stories of real life people that warm the heart. These heartwarming and inspirational stories of loss, grief, and healing are touching and emotional.

Remembering Victims of Tragedies

Remembering Victims of Tragedies / When tragedy strikes, we'll always be here to remember the victims and those most affected. This board is dedicated to their memories and their families.

Remembering the 1950s

Remembering the 1950s / 1950s music, 1950s movies, 1950s culture... This board is dedicated to remembering one of the most distinct decades: The 50s.

Animal Heroes and Faithful Friends

Animal Heroes and Faithful Friends / Animals can have quite a comforting presence, especially for those who are in pain. These companion animals, therapy animals, and faithful friends all have amazing stories. They're wonderful hospice animals and are champs at animal assisted therapy.

1970s Flashback

1970s Flashback / This board is all about celebrating the amazing decade that was the 1970s. 1970s music, 70's fashion and hairstyles, 70s movies, 70s TV shows, cultural events, and everything in between, this board celebrates all of the best that the seventies (also known as the disco era thanks to all of the disco music and disco clothes) had to offer and the legacies that remain with us today.

1980s Nostalgia

1980s Nostalgia / The 1980s was quite a memorable decade! From 80s music to classic 80s movies, 80s shows to 80s culture, the decade has very distinct defining features.

Informative Articles About Death, Dying, and Obituaries

Informative Articles About Death, Dying, and Obituaries

Dick Clark and American Bandstand

Dick Clark and American Bandstand / This board is all about remembering Dick Clark and American Bandstand, as well as the legacy they've left behind. Music wouldn't be the same without these two iconic figures.

Anzac Day / This board is all about celebrating Anzac Day and remembering all those Australian veterans who served and died on behalf of their country.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness / Breast cancer affects about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. over the course of their lifetimes. We're dedicating this board to breast cancer awareness, breast cancer survivors, and the brave women who have died of breast cancer, as well as those researching and fundraising for a cure.

Mourning Traditions and Customs

Mourning Traditions and Customs / Every culture mourns differently. This board highlights different kinds of traditions and customs surrounding grief and mourning, including interesting and thoughtful death ceremonies, burial ceremonies, mourning periods, and other death rituals.

People Who Lived Amazing Lives

People Who Lived Amazing Lives / Famous people, historical heroes, noble people, ordinary people... All of these amazing people lived amazing lives. They lived in service for others and left behind quite a legacy. This board is full of famous artists, famous actors, famous singers, famous inventors, and more.

Baseball Legends

Baseball Legends / Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig... All of these famous baseball players and famous baseball games are legends in their own right. Whether they made the Baseball Hall of Fame or didn't even play in the MLB, these baseball players (as well as their teams, ballparks, and the games they played in) left behind quite a legacy.

Basketball Legends

Basketball Legends / Whether they played for the NBA or for fun, coached a basketball team or took on the role of a sportscaster, these are some of the most notable basketball legends and NBA players (as well as WNBA players) of all time. Some are in the Basketball Hall of Fame while some are just famous basketball players. But no matter what honors they've received, they'll always be basketball legends.

First Ladies and Their Legacies

First Ladies and Their Legacies / The Presidents of the United States have the challenging job of leading the country, but the First Ladies are no less important or influential in quite a few circles. These strong women guided and created their own legacies apart from their husbands and earned the love of their country.

Famous Funerals

Famous Funerals / The funerals on this board are some of the most famous funerals of all time, including JFK's funeral, Princess Diana's funeral, and Nancy Reagan's funeral. Whether they were famous in terms of turnout or media coverage, all of these celebrity funerals for famous deaths are notable.

Celebrating Famous Artists & Art Pieces

Celebrating Famous Artists & Art Pieces / When it comes to celebrity deaths, those of artists usually go unnoticed. But this board is all about celebrating the lives of artists and their famous works of art. Famous painters and their paintings, interesting art pieces, sculptures... This board remembers it all.

Daredevils, Thrill Seekers, and Exciting Lives

Daredevils, Thrill Seekers, and Exciting Lives / The people on this board were all adventurers and thrill-seekers in their own right. Whether they were magicians or daredevils, circus folk or pilots (or really anything else that would require nerves of steel and a love of excitement), they'll be remembered on this board.

Celebrating Fathers and Grandfathers

Celebrating Fathers and Grandfathers / Dad, father, papa, grandpa, grandfather, granddad... It doesn't matter what you call them, they're important in every child's life. This board is dedicating to celebrating fathers and grandfathers everywhere, every day (and not just on Father's Day).

True Love Stories

True Love Stories / These are some of the best and most beautiful love stories of all time. These famous couples, as well as real-life couples, have such sweet love stories that make us believe in the power of love. It doesn't have to be Valentine's Day to celebrate these couples' relationships.

Remembering Musicians

Remembering Musicians

Celebrating Classic Cinema

Celebrating Classic Cinema / It's hard not to fall in love with old Hollywood and classic Hollywood movies. This board celebrates all of the classic films and the actors that made these old movies such hits. But this board also celebrates more modern classics that have carved out their own place in Hollywood film history.

Football Legends

Football Legends / This board is dedicated to celebrating football legends on and off the field. These NFL players, NFL coaches, famous commentators and college football legends all helped make the game as great as it is today. You may even see a few football Hall of Famers on this board. We remember their lives and legacies, on and off the field.

Grand Ole Opry Greats and Country Stars

Grand Ole Opry Greats and Country Stars / These country music stars are some of the most prolific country singers of all time. These country music stars are basically country music legends and Nashville stars. We're remembering these old country music stars as well as modern country greats on this board.

Great Depression

Great Depression

Funeral Flowers and Funeral Flower Arrangements

Funeral Flowers and Funeral Flower Arrangements / Not sure what kind of funeral flowers to buy or what flowers mean when arranged in certain ways? Whether you're looking for sympathy flowers, flower wreaths, funeral sprays, or another sort of flower arrangement for a funeral, use this board as inspiration.

Pioneers in Flight and Aviation

Pioneers in Flight and Aviation / As humans, we've always been fascinated with flight. This board celebrates the innovations and accomplishments of those most interested in flight and aviation as well as beloved avation pioneers (like Amelia Earhart and the Wright Brothers). These people inspire us to want to fly away.

Memorable Memorials and Touching Tributes

Memorable Memorials and Touching Tributes

Mothers and Grandmothers

Mothers and Grandmothers / Honor her memory -- share a special photo of your mother or mother figure to feature in our Mother's Day photo albums on Legacy.com and our Pinterest, Facebook and Google+ pages. Email to content@legacy.com.

NASA's Legacy: Space Shuttles, Astronauts, and Beyond

NASA's Legacy: Space Shuttles, Astronauts, and Beyond

New York, New York

New York, New York

Writers and Poets

Writers and Poets

Mothers of Invention

Mothers of Invention / Remembering women inventors and innovators

(Not-So-Mad) Scientists

(Not-So-Mad) Scientists

The Legacy of the Olympics

The Legacy of the Olympics / Though many things have changed over time, the Olympics has always remained a constant. From Olympic style to famous moments in Olympic history to famous Olympians, this board is all about celebrating the legacy of the Olympics (both summer and winter)!

Thank You, Red Cross

Thank You, Red Cross / The Red Cross has been instrumental throughout history in making events happen and saving lives. We'll never forget the contributions of American Red Cross volunteers in times of war (especially World War II). To all of the nurses, doctors, and volunteers in the International Red Cross, we say "Thank you."

Wonderful World of Disney

Wonderful World of Disney

Women in Wartime

Women in Wartime

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Remembering Garth Williams

Remembering Garth Williams / Garth Williams is a famous American artist who's most well-known for his work on children's literature. Many of the books he illustrated, such as Charlotte's Web and the Little House on the Prairie, went on to be considered classics. This board is all about celebrating his legacy and honoring his memory.

Jayne Mansfield

Jayne Mansfield

Ancestry, Heritage, and Genealogy

Ancestry, Heritage, and Genealogy / Looking to fill in your family tree? Trying to trace your ancestry and genealogy back a few centuries? Proud of your heritage? This board is dedicated to all things ancestry and genealogy, helping you figure out where you come from and celebrate your roots.

Remembering 'Hee Haw'

Remembering 'Hee Haw' / If you loved the TV show 'Hee Haw,' you'll definitely be a fan of this board! On this board, we're remembering the show's stars, iconic moments, and overall legacy.

June Carter and Johnny Cash

June Carter and Johnny Cash

The Kennedys and Their Legacy

The Kennedys and Their Legacy / All eyes have been on the Kennedy family for decades and for good reason. They're been at the forefront for some of the country's most important events. This board celebrates the lives of John F. Kennedy (JFK), Jackie Kennedy, Robert E. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Jr., and the rest of their clan. Though they may have had tragedies in their lives, they're still one of America's most beloved families.

Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are / Maurice Sendak, the children's book author and illustrator who saw the sometimes-dark side of childhood in books like "Where the Wild Things Are" and "In the Night Kitchen," died early Tuesday, May 8, 2012. He was 83.

Legendary Designers and Fashion Icons

Legendary Designers and Fashion Icons / Estee Lauder, Vidal Sassoon, Coco Chanel, Liz Claiborne, Versace... This board celebrates the legacies of some of the most famous faces the cosmetics and fashion world have ever seen. Though these figures may have passed away, their legacies live on.

Holiday Remembrances

Holiday Remembrances / Holidays without loved ones can be tough to get through, but hopefully these articles will help make the holidays a time of remembrance and celebration of family traditions rather than sadness. Thanksgiving, Christmas (and family Christmas traditions), New Year's, Valentine's Day, Easter... We'll have you covered all year long with these wonderful holiday memorials.

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness / November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Pancreatic cancer is a disease that's rare but deadly, the fourth leading cause of cancer death globally. In the U.S. alone in 2014, nearly 50,000 will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and roughly 40,000 will die from the disease. Join Legacy.com in remembering a few of the many who have died from pancreatic cancer over the years.

Creative Keepsakes and Unique Remembrances

Creative Keepsakes and Unique Remembrances / Ideas for those who want creative keepsakes and tokens to remember a loved one. Sometimes traditional memorial items just don't capture what you need.

Faces of Addiction

Faces of Addiction

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