How can my family access my Facebook Legacy Contact account after I die?

The process typically involves contacting Facebook Legacy Contact with a death certificate and proof of relationship. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the exact procedure.

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What Happens to Your Facebook Legacy Contact Account When You Die

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Quick Facts

Without it

Limited options

With it

Full profile management

Time

2 minutes

Step-by-Step Guide

Go to Memorialization Settings

Settings & Privacy → Settings → General → Memorialization Settings.

Choose a Legacy Contact

Select someone who can manage your profile after memorialization — pin posts, respond to friend requests, update photos.

Choose: memorialize or delete

Decide whether your profile should be memorialized ("Remembering...") or permanently deleted after death.

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Set up Legacy Contact: Settings → Memorialization Settings → Choose Legacy Contact
Note your preference: memorialize or remove
Note any important Groups or Pages you admin

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Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Facebook Legacy Contact. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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