Social Media Grief Etiquette and Death in the Age of Social Media Guide

Explore the complex dynamics of mourning on digital platforms with our "Social Media Grief Etiquette and Death in the Age of Social Media" guide. This essential resource is designed to help individuals navigate the sensitive world of online condolences and announcements, providing practical advice for handling death in a respectful and considerate manner on social media.

This guide covers critical topics such as:

• Hierarchy of Grief: Understand who should announce a death online to avoid overstepping boundaries.
• Is It Your Story to Tell?: Learn the importance of allowing close family members or designated individuals to make the first announcement and the etiquette of sharing such news.
• Accuracy and Respect: Emphasize verifying facts before posting and respecting the family’s privacy wishes, especially concerning funeral arrangements.
• Think Before You Post: Advice on considering the content and tone of your posts, especially avoiding sharing sensitive details about the cause of death.
• Appropriate Responses: Guidelines on how to appropriately express condolences online, particularly if you were not close to the deceased.
   

This downloadable guide also includes:

• Handling Public and Private Information: How to manage what is shared publicly to respect the grieving family’s privacy.
• Funeral Etiquette: Tips on social media conduct during funerals, including the inappropriateness of live-tweeting, checking in, or sharing photos from the event.
• Supporting Grieving Teens: Insight into how social media can be a therapeutic outlet for teens, with strategies for parents to monitor and support their children's online expressions of grief.