i have yet to form an opinion on the stated question. i'm referring to the stigma around say - making jokes about the deceased where people jump to stop you saying "hey man they've passed away, have some decency". Do you feel one's life and how they've lived it defines whether they should be looked up to? Or do you feel there's reasoning behind why an individual at rest should be subject to higher respect?

Countless times I've seen reverence being displayed for people who are straight up criminals but have passed away; something about the fact they no longer are seem to inspire a deep esteem towards the deceased individual. i fail to understand why.

if you're wondering - yes this stemmed from memes about the queen, positive and negative comments regarding her death and the actions taken during her lifetime.

But I would like to hear your opinion without the queen in mind.