OLYMPIA—In a bid to lure more visitors to their dearly departed’s final resting place, the Johnson family has equipped Grandma Ethel’s gravestone with free WiFi. “We figured a bit of internet connectivity might encourage a few more visits,” said grandson Jake. “After all, she always wanted company, and now they can scroll in peace.”

Providing a 24/7 hotspot at St. Magnolia’s Cemetery, the digitalized tombstone boasts high-speed internet that has surprisingly added a social element to mourning. “We’ve seen mourners binge the last season of their favorite show while paying respects,” cemetery caretaker Dan Mulligan noted. “We’re thinking about offering HBO next.”

Critics, however, express concern over this trend. “We’ve turned our tombstone into a WiFi beacon,” Jake said with a shrug, as mourners uploaded pictures of BBQ gatherings, “but hey, at least she’s connecting with the living—and streaming it too!”