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Getting affairs in order after someone dies involves many steps, from sorting through their estate to closing accounts. In today’s world, another component to be handled before the funeral is social media. If you recently lost a loved one, learn more about how to proceed online below.

Posting on Social Media

While you may want to post a tribute to the deceased immediately after hearing the news, those closest to the person who has passed must be allowed to post first. If you're not close family, wait until an official death announcement has gone out before sharing on your page. Also, respect the family's wishes regarding how much information about the person or their passing they're willing to share publicly.

When you do share, make sure you have the correct information. Also, if social media is where you first hear of the death, avoid bombarding loved ones with calls and texts. Respond with your condolences in the way you found out, and let those closest lead from the announcement to the funeral.

Deactivating & Memorializing Accounts

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Check if your loved one included social media in their will, and if they want their accounts deleted or changed to memorials. If no instructions were given, you and those closest to the deceased can choose.

Deleting an account permanently eliminates everything, including posts, information, and photos. For this reason, make sure you save any information you want before proceeding since you won't be able to retrieve it afterward. Since you're not the account owner, you'll have to show proof of death to the platform to delete the account, and you may have to share your identity and relationship to the deceased.

Facebook and Instagram pages can also be turned into memorials where friends and family can visit to look at photos, read posts, and share memories of the person who died. To switch accounts over, you'll usually still need a proof of death and your identity.

 

For grieving families in New Haven County, CT, Porto Funeral Homes is a compassionate choice for funerals, burials, and cremation services. With more than 75 years of experience, this family-run funeral home ensures every detail and need is met, so services are personalized to your family’s needs. They can also help you with preplanning when you want to arrange your funeral services ahead of time. Call (203) 467-3000 to speak with a consultant in East Haven or (203) 934-5000 for West Haven. You can also visit their website for more information on their services.

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