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Christmas Fairytale Rings out: Mourners Dance at Epic Irish Funeral for Beloved Pogues’ Singer Shane MacGowan–LOOK

Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Dublin yesterday to bid farewell to Irish hero Shane MacGowan, the punk rocker who elevated traditional Celtic...

Oklahoma Teen Wins Volkswagen Beetle After Attending a Stranger’s Funeral: ‘Perfect winner was drawn’

A generous woman decided to do something fun with her last wishes, offering her car to anyone who would come to attend her funeral. Her...

Indiana Boys Hop Off Their Bikes to Stand at Attention For Military Funeral Happening on Their Route

Two Indiana boys riding their bikes past a funeral ceremony for a military veteran last week and immediately pulled over. Jacqi Hornbach was in the...

Poets in Europe Are Writing Tributes For the Lonely Funerals of Society’s ‘Unclaimed’ Citizens

We felt like we were being serenaded with kindness when we learned that in the Netherlands and Belgium there are official ‘City Poets’ who...

Amid the Green Funeral Movement, Scattering Ashes Ensures These Forests Remain Pristine Forever

Across America, small parcels of forested land are being bought from private owners by a conservation group called Better Place Forests. With the intention of...

Charity Staff at St. Vincent de Paul Organizes a Funeral For 82-year-old Who Died Alone on City Streets

82-year-old Arpad Kiss might not have known he was dying when he made his way into a Darwin St Vincent de Paul charity shop,...

Sabrina Ionescu Makes Basketball History–Just Hours After Speaking at the Funeral of Her Mentor Kobe Bryant

Earlier this week, Oregon Ducks guard Sabrina Ionescu became the first college player to score 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists in a career.

Stranger Who Taught Grieving Man to Tie a Tie for Dad’s Funeral Attends the Service to Pay His Respects

A grieving man has found new friendship and support in an older Walmart shopper who helped teach him to tie a tie in the aisles of the store.

When Mortuary Intern Invites Strangers to Veteran’s Funeral, 3,000 People Travel From All Over for the Service

When an intern at a Michigan funeral home published an open invitation to a Vietnam veteran's memorial service, over 3,000 people answered his call.

Native American Tribe Donates $184,000 to Cover Funeral Costs of Alabama Tornado Victims

When another unidentified Alabama business backed out of covering the funerary costs of the victims, the tribe more than tripled their donation.

When Beloved Local Crocodile Passes Away After 130 Years, 500 People Attend His Elegant Funeral

When a beloved 130-year-old crocodile passed away of natural causes earlier this week, over 500 people attended his funeral.

When Student Accepts Stranger’s Accidental Invitation to a Funeral, She Becomes ‘Brightest’ Part of the Day

This week, Leena Ali and Dawn Burke were total strangers – but an accidental text message ended up bringing them together at a woman's...

Watch Stevie Wonder Perform Heartfelt Farewell Tribute at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

During a funeral that was only fit for a Queen, Stevie Wonder ensured that Aretha Franklin was given a proper farewall for her service.

Hundreds of People Bring Backpacks Instead of Flowers to Woman’s Funeral

The unusual gesture was considered a fitting final act for Tammy Waddell – a devoted teacher and compassionate mentor.

Thanks to GNN Fans, a Generous Homeless Man Got a Proper Funeral (Photos)

In a heartwarming update, I received photos from the funeral that Good News Network fans largely funded for a homeless veteran.

Beautiful Moment for Depressed Dog Who Actually Found Closure Saying a Final Goodbye at the Funeral

When a grieving dog finally got to say one last goodbye to her beloved owner, she was finally able to recover and find peace and closure.

Photo of Young Athletes Paying Respect to a Funeral is Restoring People’s Faith in Humanity

This group of basketball players is being praised for their show of compassion during a stranger's funeral in Louisiana.

Student Gives Her Ice Cream Money to Help Pay For Funeral of Teacher’s Father-in-Law

When Price Lawrence had suffered a family tragedy, his students noticed immediately that he was not his normal self – and one student in particular wanted to help.

Funeral Home Hosts Pizza Parties to Take the Sting Out of Death So People Will Pre-Plan Their Funerals

Some people might be a bit too uncomfortable with death to pre-plan their funeral. That's why Krause Funeral Homes is throwing free pizza parties.

Help Fund Sudden Funeral for a Kind Homeless Man Featured on GNN in November

I got an email on Monday from someone who wanted to thank me for a story that appeared on Good News Network in November....