Keeping a Loved One’s Memory Alive Through Social Media

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Techlou understands that when someone very close to you has passed on, it’s cathartic and even uplifting to keep that person’s memory and relationship alive through different social media platforms. Today’s technology makes grieving a loss, celebrating the life of a person, and letting the eulogy continue a lot easier. 

Ways to Honor a Loved One on Social Media

It can be difficult to find closure after the loss of a loved one. For some, looking through old photographs or reminiscing about past conversations with that person is the best way to cope. When social media sites like Facebook and Instagram were created, it became easier for people to share their thoughts and feelings digitally. Now, when someone passes away, a family member can memorialize the account so that others can continue to view their loved ones’ posts without having to log in or make any changes.

Through social media, you can keep the memories and connections of your loved one alive through photographs, shared anecdotes, and the celebration of a life well-lived. There are various ways to communicate your loss and create a social media memorial for someone. 

  • First, personally notify those closest to you and your loved one. It’s respectful to call those closest to your loved one at least 24 hours before posting the news on a social media platform. 
  • Lead up to posting this sad news gently. You can begin your social media post announcing a loss by writing, “It’s with deep sadness that I inform you of this distressing news …”  This gives the reader time to digest what’s coming ahead in a few words.
  • Memorialize your loved one’s Facebook page. If the person you’re grieving had a Facebook account, this is one of the best ways to spread the news of your loss while keeping their memory alive for the long term. You can memorialize their account, which would place the word “Remembering” in front of their name. Through the memorialization of a Facebook account, friends and family can share posts to honor their loved one by posting photos, sharing favorite memories, or doing the occasional status update in remembrance. Perhaps you could even create a hashtag that people could use in their posts to easily find all the posts about your loved one.
  • Memorialize someone’s Instagram accountThis will keep the account intact so others can continue to view your loved one’s past posts, although no one will be able to log into it or make changes.

Tending to a Loved One’s Assets

Communicating the news of a loss can be difficult. It often helps to have the support of others as they share their memories of your loved one, either online through social media or in person. Aside from considering the best ways to honor your person through social media outlets, it’s important to be sure you know what to do in terms of whatever assets they’ve left behind.

Although legal papers may be the last thing on your mind during this time of loss, a will and probate may come up, and it’s important to know what to expect. There may be a family home that will need to be sold, a process that can be arduous and difficult to deal with. It’s less stressful for both buyer and seller if a real estate agent helps you navigate what’s known as a probate sale. Hiring an experienced probate attorney to navigate the process can also be helpful. 

Keep Your Loved One’s Memory Alive

Social media is a wonderful instrument for memorializing the lives of those you’ve lost, whether on Facebook or by keeping other social accounts open so visitors can continue to view them. Above all, make sure your loved one is laid to rest in a beautiful way.

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