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Digital Twins
Advances in technology allow for replicas of things to be created digitally. A ‘digital twin’ for example of a car engine allows manufacturers to work digitally on an engine rather than physically. This has many advantages for developers. Digital twins can also...
Probate
My experience with a probate application for my father who died earlier this year is the prompt for this article. I was appointed executor in my Dad’s will along with my sister. It is not uncommon for parents to name their children as executors, and many will...
AFTR – reimagining a trip to the cemetery
I would like to introduce you to AFTR - reimagining a trip to the cemetery. Life, Loss & Love is a global virtual community- driven festival which aims to stimulate conversation about embracing life by facing death. The current 2020 festival is a response to...
Digital Death – social media
I submitted a request to deactivate my father's Twitter account following his death. He did not really use Twitter very much. Part of cleaning up his digital footprint though meant working through the closure of his social media accounts and memorialising others. The...
Why creating a digital shrine for my Dad is helping me with grief
My Dad died on the 8th May 2020. He was 85 and lived a full and happy life. He died in hospital during the Coronavirus pandemic, meaning that visiting him in hospital was restricted. A small funeral was held for him at the local crematorium, with 9 mourners attending...
Covid White Paper
A few weeks ago, I was asked to join the Global Covid-19 Relief Coalition. My subgroup was tasked with exploring all aspects of death, grief, and virtual funerals. Our white paper has just been released and reflects the input of nearly 100 specialists who work with...
Covid19 vs Dracula
Many friends who have children home are desperately trying to follow their school's curriculum during lockdown, for fear of them missing out on the education they would have received at school. I absolutely salute them for trying to do this, but it must be hard. In...
Virtual Funerals
Here is a short presentation that explains how a virtual funeral or memorial gathering can be arranged during these difficult times of the Covid-19 pandemic using technology. Click the play button in the centre, and make sure you have your audio turned up....
Memorializing a Facebook Profile
It is really important to set up a legacy contact on your Facebook account. David from Tech Talk America has recorded a new YouTube guide that explains how and why you should set this up. Thank you, David. https://youtu.be/p6bgc-cXs6I Find out more about digital...