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Memorialize or remove a Facebook account

Facebook accounts can be memorialized (frozen as a tribute) or permanently removed at the request of family or the executor.

Who usually needs this

  • Executor
  • Family member
  • Legacy contact (if set)

When to review

First month or when ready

Documents commonly needed

  • Death certificate or obituary
  • Proof of relationship for removal requests

Life Steward does not collect or store these documents.

Common issues

  • Memorialized accounts cannot be logged into afterwards: decide before requesting.
  • A pre-set Legacy Contact can manage parts of a memorialized profile.

Official sources

Last reviewed 2026-07-10

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