What Happens to Your Facebook Legacy Contact Account When You Die
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.
Document Now Checklist
- Set up Legacy Contact: Settings → Memorialization Settings → Choose Legacy Contact
- Note your preference: memorialize or remove
- Note any important Groups or Pages you admin
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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