My talk for Ignite Seattle 8 on what to do when someone dies and how to preserve your online life. With color plates.

1. Everyone Coredumps Dylan Wilbanks December 2009

2. What should you do when someone you know suffers a loss? http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindy47452/2094257984/

3. “I’m (very |so )?sorry.”

4. “How can I help you?”(and then HELP THEM)

5. LISTEN.

6. NEVER make a speech.

7. NEVER try to push the grieving process along.

8. NEVER comment on the deceased’s relationship with any deities.

9. Dealing with your virtual life after death http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiep/470551912/

10. Websites may be leased space, but content is sticky.Blog comments, social media accounts, Usenet posts, etc. will outlast you.

12. Remember your virtual life in your will

13. Remember your online life in your will State in your will or in a codicil: Where your sites and accounts are Whether to keep them running or delete them

14. Remember your online life in your will If you want to keep sites running, set money aside for that in your will

15. Remember your online life in your will Keep passwords written somewhere safe (e.g. safe deposit box) + say where they are in will

16. Your body? That’s up to you http://www.flickr.com/photos/dylanw/356676422/

17. Unfortunately, most states ban a full Viking funeral.

18. Summary “I’m sorry” is all you have to say Listen, offer help – look for ways to help No speeches! It’s not about you

19. Summary Decide if you want your sites/accounts to continue after your death State your decision in your will Keep your info somewhere safe for your executors to access

20. Thank You Dylan Wilbanks Twitter: @dylanw Website: dylanwilbanks.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanwilbanks Facebook: I’m there too Foursquare: Sure, whatever