What'll happen to your Facebook account after you pass away?
A deceased user's account on Facebook can be processed in three ways: it can be memorialized, it can be deleted, and someone can request downloading the contents of the account and then have it deleted. While memorializing an account will turn it into a fan page of sorts, deleting an account will permanently remove every information and data originating from that profile.
Nobody can access or alter a memorialized account
You can yourself request Facebook to memorialize your account when you pass away, or someone else can once a user is no more. Memorialized accounts allow friends and family to post comments and messages of condolences and happy memories on the user's timeline. The account will no longer appear in friend suggestions and its login information will be kept safe with Facebook.
Delete the account and all associated content for good
Next, verified family members of a deceased user can request Facebook to delete the latter's account. For verification, Facebook will accept the deceased's birth/death certificate and proof of authority stating that you are their lawful representative. If you are not able to verify your relationship with the deceased, your request for account deletion will not be processed.
Download important account information
Verified family members or digital executors can also make a special request to Facebook to download the account's content before having it deleted. This procedure involves a formal request where Facebook will gauge if it's acceptable for you to download the account information.
One can also send out last messages through an app
Preemptively, users can also download an app called "If I die" using which they can preset a last message to be sent to loved ones once they are no more. The only app of its kind, "If I Die" even allows you to create a video. You can add the third-party app to Facebook and make a personalized profile page on the platform.
