Looking at the other side, maybe they are really upset and don't want to retell the story thirty or forty times. They lost a parent, which in most cases can be worse than losing a grandparent. The man raised them and they might be so upset they thought it was easier to just have a one-off and tell everyone like that. You have a right to be upset, Op, but don't make a huge deal about it. Sure, it could be seen as tactless, but you should ask the person why they did it like that and did not call instead.

Ahhh. I hate when family members post important news on Facebook, especially stuff like that. ): sorry you had to find out that way OP.

This happened to me OP, I got home after work 2 years ago and found my sister had posted "RIP Grandpa" - I was so upset, and I couldn't even contact my parents as they were out the country (I was 20, my sister was 17). However I know my sister is shy and not the most social, she was home alone and going to facebook was obviously the only way to vent her grief at that particular moment. RIP your grandad x

By this time next week the funeral will be televised via YouTube. Sad joke, but will probably end up being true.

It is surprising to me how many organizations are using Facebook and Twitter now as they meathod of choice to disemminate information.

I know kinda what that feels like, OP.. My family found out about my uncle's death a couple of years ago over Facebook, as well as my grandmother being in the hospital. Why anyone would post that on Facebook without calling first, I don't know. It's insensitive and just plain ridiculous. Sorry for your loss, OP :(

If you're not close to your family it's sort of understandable. I learn most of my family things from FB. xD

Oh, hon, one of my aunts and one of my cousins posted that my grandfather died on Facebook before my uncle (who is my grandparents son) was told. It's bull!

I totally read this wrong and thought it meant Facebook killed him.. On a more serious note sorry for your loss.

That's how I learned of my uncle's death. Facebook. It sucks. Family should let family know before posting it online.