How to Write a Death Announcement for Facebook, Instagram, and Other Social Media, Step-by-Step

Because these days everything—including death—gets shared online.Photo by Rendy Novantino on Unsplash

When someone you love dies, the last thing you want to think about is social media.

And yet—if you’re active on platforms like Facebook or Instagram, logging on after a death can feel strange. The world keeps spinning. People are posting vacation photos, news articles, and memes. Meanwhile, your world has shattered.

Recently, I came across this Reddit post from a grieving parent who had just lost t...