CULPEPER, Virginia -- I don’t mean to rush things, but there are good reasons you might write about the person you were when you were alive, well before your obituary is actually needed. Frivolous ...

Ironically, one of the best tools for living a good life can be the announcement of its termination: the obituary. Especially if you write your own obituary yourself. Here’s why: Life is propulsive.

The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, is known for many things. Most notable, probably, is his financial acumen that has amassed him a fortune north of $139 billion. But at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual ...

Can you provide any tips on how to write your own obituary? At age 80, I am in the process of preplanning my funeral and would also like to take a crack at writing my own newspaper obit too. For many ...

HAVERHILL, Mass. — The old adage "if you want something done right, do it yourself'' applies to a class taught by retired long-time reporter Tom Vartabedian. Upwards of 30 people, most in their 60s ...