A film titled Dead Name focuses on the perspective of parents navigating their children's transitions, often highlighting the friction between family history and new identities [2, 17].

The transgender community and its allies focus heavily on honoring those who have passed to ensure their true identities are preserved.

Held annually on November 20, this vigil honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence [22]. It was founded in 1999 following the murder of Rita Hester [22].

Discussions on podcasts like Dead Meat examine how horror films have historically portrayed transgender or gender-nonconforming characters, sometimes relying on harmful "psycho" tropes [35].

When recording history or genealogy, experts suggest using the individual's chosen name and noting their transition to show respect for their lived experience [11].

Films like Call Her Ganda explore the "activist afterlife" of Jennifer Laude, using her story to fuel movements for justice and visibility [6, 14].

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