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Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 7:06 AM

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Can't cancel account for my mom who passed away

My mother passed away over a month ago. I've contacted Comcast three separate times to cancel her account (including the "bereavement support page" that makes you upload a death certificate or driver's license, the online chat, and the phone). They continue to charge her and I even received a new bill today.

I cannot figure out how to get the account cancelled. Every avenue I tried always says "yes, of course we'll cancel" and expresses condolences, but they continue to leave the account open. How in the world do I actually get the account actually cancelled?

I did try to visit the Comcast store, but they had a 90 minute wait and I had to pick up the kids from school before they got to me. This seems to be very offensive to me that they are making it difficult to cancel the account of my mother after she passed.

Retired Employee

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729 Messages

1 year ago

@user_19jana  We will be happy to help you. Please send a direct message, thanks! 

 

To send a "Direct Messaging" message to Xfinity Support:


 • Click "Sign In" if necessary


 • Click the "Direct Messaging" icon or https://forums.xfinity.com/direct-messaging


 • Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon


 • The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there


 •  - As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list


 •  - An "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line


 • Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window


 • Press Enter to send it

1 Message

1 year ago

Have you gotten any luck with cancelling your mother's account? I am facing the same issue with cancelling my husband's account now.

Official Employee

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1.5K Messages

Hello @user_q60iiy thank you for taking the time to reach out on social media.

 

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and want to make this process as easy as possible for you.

 

If you would like to close the account take the following steps:

Visit our bereavement support page here https://xfin.tv/3bu4fyp.

After completing the security check, choose Close the account permanently and upload the documents listed.

Note: If you do not have the death certificate, you must download and fill out the Comcast affidavit to continue.

Enter information about the deceased and yourself and click Continue. Please note that some fields are required.

You’ll be asked when you would like to disconnect services on the account. You have a few options here:

If you’d like to disconnect the services as soon as possible, choose Disconnect now.

If you’d like the services to continue for a while, choose Select a different date to disconnect, then select a date to disconnect up to 60 days after the current date.

To avoid billing for services that have gone unused, you can pre-date the service disconnection by choosing Select a different date to disconnect and selecting a date up to 120 days before the current date.

Once you’ve chosen when to disconnect the services, click Continue.

Next, let us know where to mail the final statement. You can choose an address already associated with the account or enter a new one. When you’re done, click Continue.

Review all the information you entered to make sure it’s correct, then click Submit.

You’ll see a confirmation message, along with information on how to return any equipment.

 

If you would like to transfer ownership of the account to yourself, take the following steps:

  1. Visit our bereavement support page on xfinty.com.
  2. After completing the security check, choose Transfer account ownership to me and upload the requested documents.
    Note: If you do not have the death certificate, you must upload a valid form of your identification (like your state-issued driver's license, ID card, or U.S. passport) and accept the Terms & Conditions to continue.
  3. Enter information about the deceased and yourself, then click Continue. Please note that some fields are required.
  4. Review all the information you entered to make sure it’s correct, then click Submit.
  5. You’ll see a confirmation message letting you know that we’ll be in touch with you when the transfer process is complete, or if there is any additional information we need.

 

 

 

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1 year ago

If I am canceling a deceased person service why do I need to accept terms of service where it says I may need to pay $460 and assume liability?  What if I do not cancel and just not pay future bills rather than accept your terms.

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