Tag Archives: Funeral Selfie


How Does Social Media Affect the Way We Grieve?

Facebook, twitter and blogs become accepted forums for death and grief
Posted on April 9, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A recent New York Times article, “An Online Generation Redefines Mourning”, opens with the story of a twenty-something who requested a picture of his mother sent through text message. That way, he wouldn’t have to identify her remains in person. … Continue reading →

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He did What? Barack Obama’s Funeral Selfie

A recent image has us wondering: did Obama really take a selfie at the funeral of Nelson Mandela?
Posted on December 11, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Last Thursday, we said a bittersweet farewell to anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. The South African leader’s funeral was packed to the brim with admirers and friends from all corners of the globe, including our own President Obama. And as a … Continue reading →

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Seriously? The Dawn of the “Funeral Selfie”

Teenage “Funeral Selfies” have been spamming the web -- but what can they tell us about the generation taking them?
Posted on November 20, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

There has been an overwhelming public reaction to the trending “Funeral Selfie” phenomenon, with criticism ranging from sympathetic to downright vehement. Just in case you’ve been living in hermitage for the past few weeks, the Funeral Selfie is pretty much … Continue reading →

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