January 2022

The loss of a loved one is never easy. However, a funeral doesn’t have to be a somber memorial. Many people today are opting to remember loved ones through celebration of life gatherings or parties. Celebration of life parties are more upbeat alternatives to the traditional funeral. They allow people to be more relaxed and in the moment. They are

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Telling the story of a family and preserving family history can be effectively achieved by using family narratives. Family narratives are a way for children and adolescents to connect across generations to their identities and to their heritage. Having a sense of place and security in family history can make you feel more confident and competent. Family narratives are used

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After the loss of a loved one, grieving family members must handle the planning of the celebration of life. The decisions and tasks can often be overwhelming. Along with planning the funeral, writing an obituary is one of the details that must be addressed. Even for a seasoned writer, this can be a challenging task. The following tips may be

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One of the greatest assets families have is the collective stories that make up their family history. After a person passes, the mark the individual left on the world is what is represented their legacy. The lessons learned and stories from their life are what weave together to write their living legacy. Why Preserve Your Living Legacy? The deepest and

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Legacy Stories, preservers of family history by capturing the family narrative, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website, www.legacystories.com. After assuming new leadership in 2021 and seeing how families were more isolated in the pandemic, Legacy Stories decided to reassess its services and create a fresh new approach to preserving family history. In addition to the new

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