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Scenario

Why some people keep paying for their loved one's phone after death

I keep my dead father's phone number active and pay the bill every month just so I can text him sometimes even though I know it is not healthy.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Technology offers the illusion of continued connection that can both comfort and trap the grieving.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Digital legacy — your online presence after death?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.