How to close a Facebook account of someone who died?

Don’t have your loved one’s Facebook account login information? Don’t worry.

As you know Facebook is the most popular social network in the world where you can connect with your friends and family.

Important: before deleting an account, you have the option to download a copy of the information.

https://www.facebook.com/help/212802592074644

Conversion of the account into a memorial account

Memorial accounts can be a good option instead of deleting the account, providing a place for friends to share memories of a loved one who died. Making an account a memorial account helps protect it, as no one will be able to log in.

For more information click on the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/234739086860192?helpref=faq_content

If you do not have access to your Loved One’s account

You will need to provide documentation showing that you are a relative or executor. They can be the following documents:

• Power of attorney.
• Birth certificate.
• Last will and testament.
• Letter of succession.

A document to certify that the person is deceased:

• Obituary
• Commemorative card
• Death certificate
• Medical certificate of death

The information on the documents you send must match the deceased person’s account.

Once you have gathered the documentation to confirm that you are a family member, send the forms to:

https://www.facebook.com/help/1518259735093203?helpref=faq_content

If you have access to your Loved One’s account

Log in and follow these steps to delete the account:

• Go to the top right of the page. Select “Settings and Privacy”.
• Now select “Configuration”.
• Click on “Your Facebook information” in the left column.
• Select “Deactivation and deletion”.
• You will have the following options: deactivate the account or delete it permanently.
• To proceed with closing your account, choose “Permanently delete account” and click “Continue”.
• Enter the password and click “Delete account”.

Note: After 30 days of deleting the Facebook account, the information will be permanently deleted.