Legacy.com Alternative
How Legacy.com and Forever In Our Hearts differ, using what Legacy.com states on its own website.
Legacy.com describes itself as the largest database of obituaries in the United States. It places obituaries in newspapers and also sells an online-only obituary with an optional guest book.
Forever In Our Hearts does not place anything in a newspaper. It gives the family an obituary page of their own, with a timeline, gallery and tributes, for US$39 once.
| Legacy.com | Forever In Our Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| Online obituary | $159 | US$39 once |
| Newspaper placement | Over 2,800 publications | Not offered |
| Obituary length | Unlimited text | Up to 3,000 characters |
| Photos | Unlimited | Unlimited, in albums |
| Messages from guests | Guest book, reviewed within 24 hours | Tributes, checked automatically |
Legacy.com details were taken from its website on 4 October 2026 and may have changed since. Prices are in US dollars unless shown otherwise. Legacy.com is a trademark of its owner, and Forever In Our Hearts is not affiliated with or endorsed by Legacy.com. Source: Legacy.com help: How much does an obituary cost?, Legacy.com FAQ, legacy.com home page. If anything here is out of date, tell us and we will correct it.
When Legacy.com Is the Better Choice
- The obituary has to appear in a newspaper. Legacy.com places obituaries in more than 2,800 print and online publications.
- You want the obituary listed in Legacy.com's own obituary database.
- The obituary is long. Legacy.com's online obituary has unlimited text; ours is limited to 3,000 characters.
When Forever In Our Hearts Fits Better
- You only need the obituary online and want to pay less than $159.
- You want more than an obituary: a life timeline, photo albums, service details and a livestream link.
- You want a QR code that opens the page from a headstone or the funeral program.
One Payment, Kept for Life
Pay once and the memorial stays online for good. No subscription, no renewals and no hidden fees.
Forever Memorial
$…
one-time payment, no subscription
- Every feature included
- Unlimited photos and tributes
- Secure link and QR code
- Lifetime access
Questions About Legacy.com
How much does an obituary on Legacy.com cost?
Its help article gives a fixed price of $159 for an obituary published online at Legacy.com. Newspaper obituaries are priced by each paper: the same article says local papers may charge as little as $100 and large national papers several thousand dollars.
Do I need a newspaper obituary as well?
That depends on your community. Where people still read the local paper for death notices, a newspaper obituary reaches them. An online obituary is enough when the people you need to tell can be sent a link.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some families place a short newspaper notice and include the address or QR code of the online memorial, where the full story and photos are.
Start Their Memorial Today
Set up a page in a few minutes, then add photos and memories whenever you're ready.