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When someone we love dies, their digital footprint can serve as a lasting reminder to others of their life. Facebook recognizes this and allows for the creation of memorialized accounts.
- FACEBOOK’S MEMORIALIZATION PROCESS: When an account is memorialized, it’s secured, and sensitive information like contact details is removed. According to Facebook’s Help Center, “Memorialized accounts are a place for friends and family to gather and share memories after a person has passed away.”
- REQUEST FOR MEMORIALIZATION: A special request must be made to Facebook by filling out a Memorialization Request to memorialize an account.
- YOU’LL NEED DOCUMENTATION: Facebook requires proof that your loved one has passed away, such as a death certificate or obituary. They may also ask for proof of your relationship to the deceased.
- CHOOSING A LEGACY CONTACT: Facebook allows users to select a ‘Legacy Contact’ who can manage their memorialized account.
Our digital presence has become an extension of our lives and continues even after we’re gone. Social media can be a powerful tool to notify others of the death of a loved one and to commemorate their life.