Social Media and Technology

Mourning Option A

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Thirty days after her husband's sudden death, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg shares a transparent portrait of grief -- and her determination to make the best of what's next.

Getting Dead Loved Ones #Offline

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We know it's a job that sucks. So we're giving you the step-by-step instructions to get it done.

Facebook's legacy contact

My Facebook Page, After Me

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After years of blunders, the company finally hit the mark when it comes to death and loss by letting users choose what their networks can see after they die, and who can manage them.

The Voicemail Afterlife

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My grandma called daily and, I sometimes sent her to voicemail — rationalizing that I was just too busy to pick up. In the wake of her death, I cherish those recordings.

Grieving on Facebook

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A new piece in The Atlantic looks at the rise of Facebook death notices — and their impact on mourners and observers alike.

News of Dad’s Death, Spread on Facebook

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Thanks to social media, my father's death was old news by the time I found out about it.

A Case for Old-Fashioned Condolences

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Facebook is encouraging laziness in face of grief. Let’s turn the corner.

Facebook Wall as Condolence Note?

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So your friend or colleague posts on social media about a death in the family. How should you respond? Our advice guru weighs in on that question and more in her latest column.

Visiting Dad on Google Street View

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Before Dad died, Google cameras captured him — healthy and happy — tending his yard. For years after his death, I visited him frequently in cyberspace.

Deleting My Mother

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When Gmail kept prompting me to email my dead mother, drastic action was necessary.

Selfies at Funerals: SRSLY?

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What's behind the funeral photos populating the web? Modern Loss explores the brave new world of grieving.

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