There's nothing that can really soothe the ache of losing a beloved son. Yet, words are often all we have to show our support for those processing their grief. If you know someone who has lost their grown son and you're not sure how to give condolences for ...

Back in 2003, then-Archbishop John Myers of Newark made national headlines when he banned eulogies at Catholic funerals. The Associated Press reported that stories ran in newspapers in 12 states, including The New York Times, and on a half dozen television ...

It’s a nice symbolic gesture (“End of the ‘N-word’?” July 10 cover story). Perhaps “nice” isn’t the word. Hopeful, maybe. Justifiably righteous. But also a futile gesture, perhaps. The only people taking note are the ones who already would ...

Billy Graham's funeral Friday featured rousing music along with heartfelt words from his adult children in the culmination of more than a week of tributes to "America's Pastor." Billy Graham's funeral Friday featured rousing music along with heartfelt ...

When it comes to death and grief, finding the right words to express the deepest sympathy can be difficult. Loss is a natural part of life, but it often leaves us feeling adrift, unsure, and afraid of saying the wrong thing to a person going through an ...

SARASOTA — An assignment in which fifth-grade students at Pine View School held a "funeral" for words used too often in essays drew criticism after photos of the event were posted on Pine View's Facebook page last week. Conducted by Pine View fifth-grade ...

Decades have passed since the mass marches of the civil rights and women's lib movements. But it's still common to hear chart-topping songs that contain casual but offensive terms for African Americans and women. Rap and hip-hop artists are often the ...