Content the person shared (photos, posts) will remain on their profile The word ‘remembering’ is shown next to the person’s name on their profile A memorialised account has the following features: Memorialised accounts are a place for friends and family to share memories. If Facebook is made aware that a person has died, it is their policy to memorialise the account. The user may have already made this decision for you, for example, they may have assigned a legacy contact, which would suggest they would like their account to be memorialised. When a loved one dies, you can memorialise or delete their Facebook profile. How to manage a Facebook account after death Most sites will require proof of your loved one’s death, in the form of a death certificate or obituary. If you are dealing with your loved one’s social media accounts, it’s important to understand the procedures and requirements for each social media site, as its slightly different from one site to another. Unfortunately, leaving an account active can sometimes be upsetting for friends and family because of automated features – such as a birthday reminders still appearing for users who have recently passed away. For example, Facebook will keep an account active until they are notified otherwise, whereas Twitter will close an account after six months of inactivity. It is not always the case that the account will be automatically closed after a period of inactivity. However, over time you will probably want to make a decision on what to do with your loved one’s social media accounts. When a loved one passes away, dealing with their social media accounts will unlikely be at the top of your priority list. Dealing with social media accounts after death