Category Archives: In the News

“2 Tru Loves: Norma and the Sox”

Posted on September 16, 2013 by

When Allan Munroe’s wife of 63 years died recently, his family knew they needed to do something to help assuage his deep grief. They decided on a cross-country trip to see a love that was second only to his dear … Continue reading →

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A 9/11 Legacy

Posted on September 11, 2013 by

Twelve years after she died in the World Trade Center, Maria Rose Abad’s obituary Guest Book has been flooded today with messages from children thanking her and her husband for their kindness and generosity. Intrigued, we looked into their story, … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Prescott, Arizona firefighters

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

Late Sunday night, we were stunned at the news that 19 firefighters had died while battling a wildfire in Yarnell, Arizona. Members of a Hotshot crew out of nearby Prescott, the firefighters were trained in the techniques needed to control … Continue reading →

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Top 10 obituary myths

Posted on July 1, 2013 by

We recently came across an interesting article that we wanted to share with our readers. Sandra Martin’s “The Top 10 Obituary Myths” is a fantastic comment on the way obituaries have changed over the years. Notably, the obituary has become … Continue reading →

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Legacy.com Acquires UK-Based Web Announcements Ltd.

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Legacy.com is proud to announce that we have acquired Web Announcements Ltd, the parent company of iAnnounce (www.iAnnounce.co.uk), the European leader in online obituaries and family announcements. This acquisition will add hundreds of new newspapers to our family of affiliates, … Continue reading →

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The best obituary ever

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

Shared by tens of thousands of people via social media, and viewed more than half a million times in its first few days online, Harry Stamps’ obituary is one for the ages. Many readers have declared it the best obituary … Continue reading →

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Innovation

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

We are proud to share the news that Legacy.com’s CEO, Stopher Bartol, received the “Innovation” leadership award at the Vistage 2013 International Conference. Stopher was recognized for his passion for creating a vehicle to tell every person’s story. Through our … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Kindness Week

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Today marks the beginning of Random Acts of Kindness Week. We encourage you to visit our Legends & Legacies blog to read the amazing story of one grieving family who set off a chain reaction of kind acts.

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World Cancer Day

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

February 4 is World Cancer Day. It’s a day when we strive to raise awareness of cancer in hopes of eradicating it altogether – and this year, the focus is on revealing the truth behind damaging myths about cancer. The … Continue reading →

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Sandy Hook victims remembered

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

One month ago today, a gunman shot and killed 6 adults and 20 students at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.   Like everyone who heard the news that morning, we at Legacy.com were stunned. When we heard there were … Continue reading →

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