15.05.2026 16:11
A TikTok user's posts at their grandfather's funeral sparked controversy. "Outfit check before the funeral" and footage taken by the coffin quickly spread and received numerous reactions. Some users described the posts as "disrespect to the dead."
Influencers who share almost every moment of their daily lives on social media platforms continue to create content. Recently, a TikTok user's posts from their grandfather's funeral drew backlash.
FIRST "SAD EDIT", THEN "FUNERAL OUTFIT CHECK"
The influencer's "sad edit" post after receiving news of their grandfather's passing, followed by a "pre-funeral outfit check" video, caused a stir on social media.
POSED NEXT TO THE COFFIN
The videos, shared with music, showed the influencer posing next to the coffin. As these clips garnered thousands of views in a short time and were shared across different platforms, the controversy grew.
Especially turning sensitive moments like funerals into social media content was criticized by many users. Numerous users described the posts as "disrespectful to the deceased."
HARSH REACTIONS FROM USERS
Following the posts, social media users harshly criticized the influencer. Some of the comments included:
- "Did you really film a TikTok next to the coffin?"
- "I feel sorry for your grandfather"
- "Look at you posing, how can you shoot such videos?"
- "Mehmet Şimşek to duty"
- "The point of social decay"
- "Don't wear yourself out so much, you look devastated"
ETHICAL DEBATES BACK ON THE AGENDA
With the incident quickly becoming a trending topic, ethical boundaries on social media are being discussed again. Especially regarding the use of mourning, funerals, and private moments as content, differing opinions have emerged among users.
The influencer has not yet made an official statement about their posts following the intense criticism.