{"id":435,"date":"2022-11-21T00:41:01","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T00:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/?p=435"},"modified":"2022-10-06T16:50:26","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T16:50:26","slug":"how-to-use-social-media-after-a-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/how-to-use-social-media-after-a-death\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Social Media After a Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Social media has become such an important part of our lives that it can be tough to know what to do with it after the death of a loved one. Is it appropriate to use it or not? This is something that you want to consider when you learn of the death of someone. If you are not sure about the options you have for using social media and what rules of etiquette apply, directors of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/pages\/funeral-home-cremations-northeast-philadelphia-pa\">funeral homes in Northeast Philadelphia, PA<\/a> want you to keep a few things in mind.<\/p>\n<p>After a death, you do not have to rush to make a post on social media. Many times, people think that they have to announce the death immediately on social media, but that is not the case. You can take your time to do this. Those who are closest to you will already know about the death and everyone else can wait until you are ready to make the announcement. Of course, if you feel comfortable making the announcement, that is perfectly fine, too. You should follow your own instincts about this.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing to remember is that social media can make it much easier to share the obituary. You can post it there for free and allow people to share it widely or only selectively, depending on your preferences. This is something that you definitely want to consider. Some people even prefer to do this instead of having the obituary printed.<\/p>\n<p>Once you are ready to engage on social media, it can be a good idea to try to gain access to the person\u2019s accounts. This will allow you to post on their pages, as well, letting others know what has happened. You may not know everyone the person did, so adding the information on their account can ensure that everyone learns about the death. If you do not have access to the accounts, you will want to ask other relatives to see if someone else does.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-437 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/funeral-homes-in-Northeast-Philadelphia-PA-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"funeral homes in Northeast Philadelphia, PA\" width=\"156\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/funeral-homes-in-Northeast-Philadelphia-PA-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blog.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/funeral-homes-in-Northeast-Philadelphia-PA-105x146.jpg 105w, https:\/\/blog.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/funeral-homes-in-Northeast-Philadelphia-PA-36x50.jpg 36w, https:\/\/blog.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/funeral-homes-in-Northeast-Philadelphia-PA-54x75.jpg 54w, https:\/\/blog.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/funeral-homes-in-Northeast-Philadelphia-PA.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/>Many times, people forget that social media sites are a great way of having a virtual memorial. You can post pictures and share memories you have of the person and you can allow others to do the same. This is something that can be cathartic and that can make it easier for you to get the closure you want.<\/p>\n<p>These are all excellent tips that can help you navigate the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/dealing-with-a-sudden-death\/\">loss of your loved one<\/a> with social media. You can post the obituary easily so that you can let lots of people know about the death, but do not feel that you have to do this right away if you are not ready for it. If you want to know more about social media and death, you can reach out to a Northeast Philadelphia, PA funeral home like us. We are dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/what-we-do\/designing-your-funeral\">offering our clients the kind of assistance they need<\/a> after a loss. If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brianwdonnellyfuneralhome.com\/plan-ahead\/why-should-i-plan-ahead\">start making arrangements<\/a>, you can call us today or you can stop by one of our locations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social media has become such an important part of our lives that it can be tough to know what to do with it after the death of a loved one. Is it appropriate to use it or not? 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