

As a result, everything associated with the account, including messages, photos, comments, etc., will also be permanently deleted. You also have the option to have your account permanently deleted when you die. Your designee “can accept friend requests on behalf of a memorialized account, pin a tribute post to the profile and change the profile picture and cover photo.” If you want your account to continue to be managed, you will need to designate someone as a legacy contact. (Yes, that's Jana McCreary on the right - probably about 4 months old.) What You Can Do

However, the content you previously shared will remain and will continue to be viewable by those you originally shared it with. Although your account will be memorialized, no changes will be made to it without a legacy contact. What happens to your Facebook social media account after you die? If You Do NothingĪccording to Facebook’s Help Center, they will memorialize your account if a loved one informs them of your passing. If you are an avid social media user, have you considered what will happen to your accounts when you die? If you have spent time creating, uploading, and sharing content, it is important to take a look now at what will happen after you pass away so you can determine your content’s future. According to Statista, more than 295 million people in the United States use social media.
