Obituaries Online
Honor loved ones online.
1. Legacy.com
Largest obituary site. Search any newspaper's notices.
2. Tribute pages
Many funeral homes set up free tribute pages. Family adds photos and stories.
3. Sign up for alerts
Newspaper alerts when someone with chosen name passes. Useful tracking distant cousins.
4. Light a candle
Many tribute pages let visitors leave digital candles. Family appreciates support.
5. Genealogy
Old obituaries often list family members. Helpful for ancestry research.
6. Beware scams
Fake obituary scams sent by email asking to click. Open only links from known funeral homes.
Writing your own obituary in advance saves family stress later. Worth doing.