gravestanding

exploiting a person's death for a self-serving purpose, such as propagating a political agenda, raising money, or garnering attention and social capital.

Nikki: I know Lily just died, and I barely knew her, but she was a part of #PoliticalMovement
Max: Quit fucking gravestanding, Nikki, the body isn't even cold yet.

by SmackyTheBeer April 27, 2016