Fan-Made Memorials: How Fandoms Organize and Honor Lost Community Members
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Fan-Made Memorials: How Fandoms Organize and Honor Lost Community Members

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2026-02-04
10 min read
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How fan communities like the Star Wars fandom create large online tributes—and how families can guide them with respect, consent, and practical tools.

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