Memorial website opt-out guide

How to Remove Content or Personal Information From Find a Grave

Find a Grave memorials are created by volunteers. You can ask the memorial manager to edit or transfer a memorial, and contact Find a Grave support about memorials containing private information or living people.

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Quick facts

Help pageFind a Grave support
CostFree
VerificationAccount login or report form
Account neededOnly to delete your own content
Processing timeUsually reviewed within days
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to get content removed from Find a Grave

Contact the memorial managerUse the memorial page to suggest edits or ask the manager to transfer it to you as a family member.
Request a transferFind a Grave has a process for close family members to request management of a memorial.
Report private informationContact support if a memorial exposes private details or lists a living person.
Remove photosAsk the photo contributor or support to remove photos of living family members.
Re-check searchUse Refresh Outdated Content after changes.

What Find a Grave shows about you

Memorial pages
Family links and photos
Burial details

After you opt out

Search your name on the site and in Google to confirm the change.
If Google still shows an old Find a Grave page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool.
Keep screenshots and confirmation emails in case you need to follow up.
Re-check periodically, since data can be re-added from other sources.

FAQ

Find a Grave opt-out FAQ

Can I get information removed from Find a Grave without an account?

Often, yes. Find a Grave accepts privacy, copyright, and abuse reports through its help or contact pages.

Will Find a Grave remove accurate information about me?

It depends on the site’s policies and the law. Private personal details are more likely to be removed than accurate public or professional information.