Sociology
How Social Media Memorials Transform Mourning Practices
Quick fact
Social media memorials allow grief to become an ongoing, collective experience instead of a one-time event: posts to a deceased person's wall can continue for years, creating a 'digital grave' that is publicly accessible and constantly revisited by friends and strangers alike.
Why this is interesting
You've probably seen a Facebook page turned into a memorial. But have you ever wondered—what does it do to the way we grieve?