Yes. Facebook will delete your account when you die. The company has a process in place to handle the death of a user and will work with the executor of the deceased person’s estate to disable access to the account.
What happens to my Facebook account when I die?
Your Facebook account is automatically deleted after you die. Facebook will not allow anyone to access your account, or post on your behalf, once it has been deleted.
In order to have your Facebook account deleted after you die, you must provide a death certificate to Facebook. You can do this by filling out the form here: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/?id=520121678411690
How long does it take Facebook to delete a deceased account?
There is no set timeframe for how long it takes Facebook to delete a deceased account. The process can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the circumstances. In some cases, Facebook may require additional information or documents before they will delete an account.
How do I let Facebook know someone has died?
When someone you know dies, it can be difficult to know what to do or where to turn. Facebook offers a Memorialization Request process for when someone passes away, which you can find here.
To memorialize an account, Facebook requires certain documentation as well as proof that you are the person authorized to make this request. You will need to provide either a link to an obituary or news article, or send in a photo of the death certificate. You may also be asked to provide your relationship to the deceased person, as well as their date of birth and date of passing.
How do you memorialize a Facebook profile?
The first step is to download all of the information from your Facebook profile. To do this, go to the settings page and click on the link that says “download a copy of your Facebook data.” Once you have all of your data, you can create a memorial website or social media account where friends and family can post memories and thoughts about the person who passed away. You can also create a physical memorial by printing out important posts and photos from the person’s Facebook profile.
