The Fourth means so much to many Americans that it ends up in their obituaries

In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore

If there's one surefire way to get the last word, it's writing your own obituary

You’ve seen the phrase on a mug, or on a T-shirt, countless times: “Best Dad Ever.”It’s a simple phrase, three short words, yet it carries incredible, almost un

Paisley Park, Prince’s home-turned-museum, holds his spirit close – and not always in exactly the way the artist meant it to

Since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared over the Indian Ocean March 8, 2014, the world has waited for definitive word of the flight's fate

Dozens died in London high-rise blaze

When it comes to obituaries, celebrities tend to grab the headlines

Memorial Day can be a very personal experience in a very personal space

On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crashed in eastern Ukraine, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, killing all on board

2017 has been pretty quiet so far in terms of celebrity deaths

Five people killed in London

It’s often in the obituaries where an everyday couple’s great romance is finally told

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

A look back at some of the great Presidential inaugurations

With his deep voice and droll humor, Alan Rickman was a highlight of any film he appeared in

David Bowie, the legendary singer and songwriter, shocked the world when he died at the age of 69 on January 10, 2016

A bus accident near Pretoria, South Africa, has killed at least 18 children and two adults

Celebrating Mother’s Day after a loss can be hard. Two things that help: children and flowers. 

First, he published a "nobituary" while he was still around to see it

Making favorite family recipes helps us hold onto the loved ones we miss most

I'm honored to stand witness to those intimate, vulnerable moments

Take a mini road trip through important Abe Lincoln history

On the anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien's birth, we look at some of his primary influences

I had just finished writing the first scene of my new novel when I heard the news about Carrie Fisher

We analyzed 800,000 condolences. What we found may surprise you

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

How a movie dealing with HIV impacted a boy then — and a man now

Podcast listeners share their sympathies for the "tortured genius

In a section of the news that usually inspires tears, a few unique souls would rather make us laugh

Fashion designer Oleg Cassini was best known for his creations for one of the 20th century's greatest style icons, Jackie Kennedy

Three old wrestling stars died within days of one another. Here’s why that matters

The films of 2016 asked big questions about how we mourn

A video tribute to yesteryear's amazing tomorrows

Legacy.com founder Stopher Bartol examines the recurring phenomenon of higher death rates in winter months

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

It's been 20 years since 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey died Dec. 25, 1996