On more than one occasion in the recent past, I have found out of the passing of someone close by virtue of a Facebook post.

Now, I know that for many, this is the best means to get the notice out to as many people as  possible, but I would love to hear from others on the following:

I feel like if the decedent was a close relation, finding out from a social media post is NOT appropriate.  As a matter of fact, for my own purposes, whenever I have had a need, I ALWAYS contact those closest before resorting to social media blasts.

How do you feel about this?

Hug those you love, never take a day for granted, and reach out frequently, because, as the saying goes, you never know when the last chance will pass you by!