Dead Media Beat: Facebook for the dead

http://www.facebook.com/help/contact.php?show_form=deceased

"Deceased

"IMPORTANT: This form is solely for the reporting of a deceased person to memorialize the person's account. Memorializing the account removes certain sensitive information and sets privacy so that only confirmed friends can see the profile or locate it in search. The Wall remains so that friends and family can leave posts in remembrance. Please note that unrelated inquiries through this form may not receive a response…."

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