What Happens to Your Online/Social Media Identity When You Die?

What would happen to my Facebook account? Facebook page? My twitter? and my blog after they close the casket and throw some rose petals and bid goodbye? That was the question/s that run to my head after I opened another account in the bank two years ago.

Would your social media identity also be buried in your grave?
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Social media and bank - where is the connection?! Well, after I opened my own account (we usually open joint accounts with my family), I was advised by my friend to get an ATM card for the account so my family can easily withdraw the money if ever something happens (that is if I give them my PIN) - it is not that I have millions in my bank account, but a few thousands can help in the burial; and going through the usual bank process would not be such a burden for the family. Then I suddenly thought, if I die, I want my family to post a very glam pic of me next to my casket - so I thought, I would now choose the picture I would want to be posted during my wake. I know death is the least favorite topics to talk about - but hey, it doesn't hurt to be prepared.

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