Memorialization
Facebook's process of converting a deceased person's account into a memorial profile. Reversible only in cases of incorrect application to living users.
Memorialization is Facebook’s designated state for accounts of deceased users. A memorialized account:
- Shows “Remembering” next to the user’s name.
- Cannot be logged into.
- Cannot be modified except by a designated legacy contact.
- Is excluded from public spaces like “People you may know”.
Triggering memorialization
Memorialization is triggered by a death report submitted to Facebook with supporting documentation (often a death certificate or obituary).
When memorialization is wrong
In rare cases, memorialization is applied to a living person — usually through a malicious or mistaken report. Reversal requires:
- Photo ID verification.
- A clear, factual explanation.
- (Sometimes) a video or live verification.
Cases typically resolve in 7–14 days when properly filed.
Family disputes
When a real death has occurred but family members dispute who has authority over the account, memorialization plus legacy-contact rules govern access. Without a pre-designated legacy contact, disputes often require legal documentation (probate, estate authority). See Facebook memorialized account help.