How to delete an Apple Account for a deceased person?

What steps are required to delete an account and close down any subscriptions associated to an apple account after the apple account holder has died?



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Posted on Jun 6, 2025 11:11 PM

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Jun 7, 2025 9:48 AM in response to GrannySooey


Legal - iCloud - AppleI

V. Your Use of the Service

"D. No Right of Survivorship

Except as allowed under Digital Legacy and unless otherwise required by law, you agree that your Account is non-transferable and that any rights to your Apple ID or content within your Account terminate upon your death. Upon receipt of a copy of a death certificate your [the deceased's] Account may be terminated and all content within your Account deleted. Contact iCloud Support at iCloud - Official Apple Support for further assistance."



How to delete an Apple Account for a deceased person?

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