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What to Do With the Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved One

McGee Monument Co., Inc • December 8, 2021

Losing a loved one is never easy. In addition to the emotional stress that their passing brings, there are practical issues to consider, from planning a memorial to settling their estate. In the modern world, you must also consider the deceased's digital footprint, notably their social media profiles on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Discover how to handle your loved one's social media accounts below.

How to Close Someone's Social Media Accounts

If you want to deactivate a loved one's social media profiles, you have a few options. First, your loved one may have provided a list of their social media accounts, along with their passwords, giving you the access you need to delete their profiles. Some people will include this information in their will, which your loved one's lawyer should have access to.

If you don't have this information, you'll have to request their accounts be closed via the platforms in question. Facebook and Instagram generally require you to prove that you're immediately related to the deceased or that you're the executor of their will. You'll need to provide a copy of the deceased's certificate of death. 

If you don't have this paperwork, you can instead provide an obituary or memorial card as proof. Meanwhile, a power of attorney, last will, estate letter, or birth certificate can identify your relationship with the individual.

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Why You Might Want to Keep Social Media Accounts Open

Instead of closing the deceased's social media accounts, you may alternatively opt to keep them open as digital memorials. You can request an account be memorialized on Facebook or Instagram, and the word "Remembering" will be shown next to the deceased's name on their profile. 

Depending on how you adjust the privacy settings, friends and family members can then share memories via posts on the individual's timeline. It's impossible to log into a memorialized account, making it a secure option. This can be a way to keep your loved one's memory alive.

If you're ready to plan a memorial for a loved one, McGee Monument of Morrilton, AR, will create a fitting tribute. Their dedicated team designs customized grave markers according to each customer's specifications, approaching each project with compassion. They'll make a physical monument while you arrange your loved one's digital memorial. Visit their website to view their work, or call (800) 750-0177 to find out more.

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