There are many things to consider and deal with when someone dear to us passes away, and even the seemingly "small" steps can be a challenge in and of itself.

This is why today we want to ask how do you announce a death on social media. The fact is that saying goodbye to anybody is hard & being the one who has to let others know can also be a considerable burden. But at the end of the day, people need to know, and by taking on this step ourselves we can make the news process easier for others.

So today let's take a look at how to best approach this unique topic, and how you can make sure to announce a recent death in a way that gives both you and your social circle peace of mind.

Give yourself time

Before anything else you need to take time for yourself and make sure you are fine. You, like everybody else involved in the process, are grieving, and you shouldn't overlook yourself due to any apparent hurries.

Take some time for yourself, and process what just happened, nobody says you have to inform others immediately as you hear it. In general, it's always better to first comment on the news with your inner circle, both as a way to make sure they hear from someone they trust, and also so you can begin to process the situation.

So take some time and a deep breath, and once that's done call those that must immediately know. Feel free to take 12 hours or even a day for yourself, after that you are ready to start typing.

What to say?

Before you announce death on Facebook you need to have a good idea of what you'll be writing. While it's easy to become emotional from the very first paragraph it's better that you make sure your intro is clear and succinct. People who read your post will be confused and agitated, and they deserve to understand what's going on from the first line.

Once you make sure to convey the situation in the first few lines it's up to you how long you want to make your post. Making it a personal obituary can be a powerful tool for your grieving process, so speak from the heart, just make sure to use a gentle tone so the readers aren't affected further.

Once that's covered just keep in mind that platforms like Facebook are public, so take some time to choose if you want to post it for all your contacts to read or just share it on select groups.

In Summary

How to announce a death can be a challenge in and of itself, since it's a process full of emotion and the news likely came as a shock to you as well. So the first thing to keep in mind is that if you need time, take it. Give yourself some time to assimilate the news and to contact those that need to know immediately.

After that your most important consideration when making the post is to be succinct and considerate. You want readers to be notified of the death in the first paragraph, but you also want them to feel solidarity from your words. So just be yourself, speak from the heart, and speak clearly.

And if you have any further questions feel free to Contact Ajax Crematorium & Visitation Centre or check our other guides and articles on our blog. We are here to help, and together we can support each other in trying times.