Managing a deceased person's social media profile helps to prevent unwanted messages, alerts, and communication.

Typically, these accounts are deleted, removing them entirely from the platform; personal data such as photos or videos can be saved beforehand as needed.

However, some social media profiles can be "memorialized," allowing the deceased's content to remain published but with certain settings.

These settings allow a surviving family to customize many functions, such as how friends continue to connect with the deceased, or preventing new people from finding the account.

Review the links below for more information on how to manage an account on various social media platforms.