Post a tribute on social media
A tribute on social media can let an extended group of friends, family, and acquaintances know about the death.
From our experiences, there is no right way to deal with death on social media. However:
Posting to social media is recommended only after you have already let close family members and friends know in person or over the phone
Give the family the time and space to post first
Make sure to get your facts straight
Honor your loved one's wishes
Common things to include in the tribute are:
Picture(s)
Their name - you can tag the person’s profile
Location and date of death
Some people include cause of death
Location, day, and time of funeral or memorial service (if public) or say that they will be private
List if you’d like donations made to a charity or to the family instead of flowers, for example “In lieu of flowers, please consider…”
You can also include biographical information or information on your personal relationship
Once you are ready to post, share the tribute to the social media sites the deceased used frequently (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).
For more tips on how to post a tribute or other information about illness or death on social media, click here.