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Facebook Learns to Deal with Grief

With the number of users who have died rising, Facebook is taking steps to be more responsive to the needs of friends and family left behind

Since its launch 15 years ago, Facebook has become a primary means of keeping in touch for friends and family in the digital age. It reminds us of birthdays and special events, makes it easy to organize groups, allows us … Continue reading

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A Doctor Speaks of Checking Facebook to Gain Compassion

Dr. Louis Profeta checks Facebook to learn about the people who died in his care

On October 24, 2018, Dr. Louis Profeta, an Emergency Room physician at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, wrote a post on Linked In. That post was picked up by major news outlets both in the United States and in Britain … Continue reading

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Our Monthly Tip: Designate a Legacy Contact for Your Facebook Account

"Till Death Do You Part" doesn't necessarily apply to your social media profile

Our Tip of the Month A funny feeling lodged in the pit of my stomach when a recent Facebook notification suggested I send a birthday greeting to a friend who had died almost a year ago. It became even more disconcerting as celebratory wishes … Continue reading

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Woman Posts A “Note Before I Die” On Eve Of Her Death

Holly Butcher posted the letter on Facebook to impart some final thoughts

Holly Butcher of Grafton, New South Wales, Australia, died on Jan. 4, 2018, at the age of 27. On the eve of her death, she posted a “note before I die” letter on Facebook summarizing a few important lessons she’d … Continue reading

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Social Media Offers New Ways to Express Grief

Websites like Twitter and Facebook have changed how people deal with the death of a loved one

Grief over the death of a loved one is a very personal experience. Everyone grieves in their own way, and the amount of time required to come to terms with what has happened also varies considerably. With that said, the … Continue reading

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Our Weekly Tip: Using Social Media as a Touching Memorial

Give your loved ones a space to remember your life the way you want on Facebook

Our Tip of the Week: Many of us spend hours every day online. What happens to our social media accounts after we die? What you might not know is that you get to choose. Popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter … Continue reading

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