Snapchat - detailed instructions

Setting Up Snapchat for Memorialization

• Understanding Snapchat's Policies:
  • Snapchat does not offer a legacy contact feature or a formal memorialization option.
  • Family members or close friends can request the deletion of a deceased person’s account.

Requesting Account Deletion on Snapchat

• Contact Snapchat Support:
  • To request the deletion of a deceased person’s account, a family member or close friend needs to contact Snapchat Support.
  • This can be done by submitting a request through the Snapchat Support page or by sending an email to Snapchat’s support team.
• Information Required:
  • The requester will need to provide the following:
    • The deceased person’s username and associated email address.
    • Proof of death, such as a death certificate.
    • Proof of the requester’s relationship to the deceased (e.g., birth certificate, power of attorney, or executor of estate documentation).
• Process Confirmation:
  • After submitting the request with the necessary documentation, Snapchat’s team will review the information and, if approved, will delete the account.

Additional Considerations

• No Memorialization or Legacy Contact:
  • Snapchat does not offer a memorialization option, so the account will be permanently deleted once the request is processed.
• Privacy and Content:
  • Once deleted, all Snaps, chats, and account content are permanently removed from the platform, ensuring the privacy of the deceased.
• No Access to Account Content:
  • Snapchat does not allow access to the deceased person’s account or content, meaning Snaps and chats cannot be retrieved once the account is deleted.