The Continuum of Life on Facebook’s Virtual Memorials

This article examines the semiotic implications of social media interactive processes established when Facebook profiles are memorialized following the user’s death. It also observes the communication processes that occur through the deceased’s contacts interactions with the virtual memorial page. I...

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