{"id":10415,"date":"2024-09-13T11:20:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T09:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enkoro.de\/why-create-an-online-group-for-a-deceased-person\/"},"modified":"2024-12-18T11:43:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T10:43:16","slug":"why-create-an-online-group-for-a-deceased-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enkoro.life\/en\/why-create-an-online-group-for-a-deceased-person\/","title":{"rendered":"Why create an online group for a deceased person?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cs-blog-content\">\n<p>The Internet offers a special opportunity to connect with like-minded people and share both happy and sad moments together. The loss of a beloved friend can be a time of deep grief and pain. In such moments, creating a group for the deceased friend can be a valuable resource. It not only serves as a platform for saying goodbye, but also allows people to commemorate the deceased and offer the bereaved a community in which they can grieve together and share sympathy.<\/p>\n<h2>Saying goodbye<\/h2>\n<p>The death of a friend often leaves a gaping hole in the lives of those who knew them. It&#x2019;s difficult to imagine how to carry on without this person. A group created specifically to honor the deceased can be a meaningful way to say goodbye. In the digital era, such a group allows people to come together regardless of geographical distance. Here, friends and family can share memories that might otherwise be lost.<\/p>\n<p>Saying goodbye is an individual process, but one that benefits greatly from rituals and community <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Support\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>support<\/span>. The opportunity to express thoughts and feelings in a group can facilitate the grieving process and play an important role in the healing process. It offers the bereaved a place where they can share their sadness and <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Support\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>support<\/span> each other.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/contentstudio-media-library-nearline\/media_library\/65c7bf41db98d6860204c173\/uncategorized\/1RTH2uW1hcDgaTIhZCKVzcLeI54cWE6pj1sDN2fq.jpg\" width=\"382\" height=\"378\"\/><\/p>\n<h2>Online group &#x2013; remembering the deceased<\/h2>\n<p>Remembering the deceased friend is a central part of the grieving process. A group that serves this purpose becomes a living memorial group where memories can be preserved and rediscovered. By sharing <span class=\" cmtt_Operation\"  title=\"Glossary: Photos\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>photos<\/span>, <span class=\" cmtt_Operation\"  title=\"Glossary: Videos\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>videos<\/span> and stories, the moments of the deceased&rsquo;s life are kept alive.<\/p>\n<p>Such posts often bring a smile to the lips of the bereaved as they remember good times and realize the impact the deceased had on the lives of so many people. They make it possible to remember the deceased in a positive and loving way, which can ease the pain of loss somewhat. Continuous remembrance can also <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Help\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>help<\/span> to reduce the fear of forgetting, which plays a major role for many mourners.<\/p>\n<h2>Community and compassion<\/h2>\n<p>Grieving together is one of the most important ways in which people can come to terms with their loss. Such a group offers space for compassion and <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Support\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>support<\/span>. When people share their experiences and feelings, a special kind of bond is created through experiencing pain together.<\/p>\n<p>Compassion is essential in times of grief. It is comforting to know that you are not alone. The stories and memories shared in the group create a sense of community that gives the bereaved the feeling that they are accompanied and understood in their grief. This shared grief can reduce the sense of isolation that often accompanies the loss of a loved one.<\/p>\n<h2>Memorial page as a digital place of remembrance<\/h2>\n<p>An online memorial page set up specifically for this purpose can be a central point of <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Contact\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>contact<\/span> to honor the deceased friend and <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Support\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>support<\/span> the bereaved. Here, friends and family can upload pictures, <span class=\" cmtt_Operation\"  title=\"Glossary: Videos\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>videos<\/span> and experiences at any time in memory of the deceased. The memorial page thus becomes a digital archive of life and memories that continue to endure.<\/p>\n<p>A memorial page also allows relatives and friends to access the shared archive at any time and from anywhere in the world, which is particularly valuable in our globalized and often geographically separated world. This provides the bereaved with an ongoing connection to the deceased and a way to continue the healing process by keeping the memories alive and sharing them.<\/p>\n<h2>Psychological benefits of sharing<\/h2>\n<p>Sharing memories and experiences of the deceased has profound psychological benefits. It helps to process the loss and <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Support\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>support<\/span> the healing process. By sharing stories and pictures, the bereaved are given the opportunity to express their grief and at the same time emphasize the positive aspects of the deceased&rsquo;s life.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\" cmtt_Operation\"  title=\"Glossary: Photos\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Photos<\/span> and <span class=\" cmtt_Operation\"  title=\"Glossary: Videos\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>videos<\/span> often contain happy moments and shared experiences that not only provide comfort to the bereaved, but also <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Help\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>help<\/span> to create a positive culture of remembrance. Recounting and reliving past experiences can <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Help\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>help<\/span> to ease the emotional pain and remind the bereaved that the deceased lives on in their hearts and memories.<\/p>\n<h2>Strengthening social <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Support\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>support<\/span> and networks<\/h2>\n<p>A group for the deceased friend can also <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Help\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>help<\/span> to strengthen existing social networks or create new connections. Friends from different stages of the deceased&rsquo;s life &ndash; school friends, work colleagues, neighbors &ndash; can exchange ideas here and possibly form new friendships based on shared memories of the deceased.<\/p>\n<p>These networks not only offer <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Support\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>support<\/span> during the mourning period, but can also be important in the long term. They create a sense of belonging and community that extends far beyond the grieving phase. The friends and family of the deceased can <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Help\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>help<\/span> each other keep the memory alive and cope with the death by continuing to share insights and memories.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Creating a group for a deceased friend and sharing pictures, <span class=\" cmtt_Operation\"  title=\"Glossary: Videos\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>videos<\/span> and experiences offers a valuable opportunity to say goodbye, remember the deceased and <span class=\" cmtt_Contact us\"  title=\"Glossary: Support\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>support<\/span> the bereaved in their grief. Sharing memories creates a digital memorial page that serves as a living archive of the life and love left behind by the deceased. The group strengthens the compassion and community that are essential to the grieving process, providing not only comfort but also healing and a long-term connection in the shared memory of the beloved friend.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enkoro.life\">www.enkoro.life<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Internet offers a special opportunity to connect with like-minded people and share both happy and sad moments together. The loss of a beloved friend can be a time of deep grief and pain. In such moments, creating a group for the deceased friend can be a valuable resource. 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