Verkkoin this chapter, we examine three persistent grief assumptions that we argue are finding new life in the modern digital environment: First, that there is. Verkkowhen a loved one passes away, the pain and sorrow can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to accept the reality of their passing and find a way to move forward. Verkkothis article addresses how online death announcements (odas) (where bereaved people use social media platforms to share news of a loved one’s.