Facebook now tests new tools for accounts after someone dies. This change comes because people asked for better ways to remember friends and family online. The test is happening in a few countries first.
(Facebook Tests Digital Memorials)
People can choose special settings for their account before they die. They pick someone to manage their profile later. This person is called a legacy contact. Or, people can ask Facebook to remove their account completely after they die.
The new test adds more options. Legacy contacts might soon control posts on the memorial profile. They could decide who sees posts and who can post tributes. The memorial profile itself might look different too. Facebook wants these profiles to feel respectful.
Facebook started letting profiles become memorials years ago. But users said the process was confusing. Some families had trouble getting profiles memorialized. Others saw upsetting things like birthday reminders for people who died. So Facebook is trying to fix these problems.
(Facebook Tests Digital Memorials)
The company states it wants to help grieving communities. They know online spaces are important for remembering people. This test helps them see if the new tools work well. They will listen to feedback from users in the test countries. Facebook plans to make changes based on what people say. A Facebook representative explained, “People told us memorial profiles could be better. We’re testing updates now. Our goal is to support people during difficult times. We need to get this right for everyone involved.”