diff --git a/package/definition.yaml b/package/definition.yaml
index e3fc2c9..9902def 100644
--- a/package/definition.yaml
+++ b/package/definition.yaml
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ spec:
                 type: object
                 properties:
                   deletionPolicy:
-                    default: Orphan
+                    default: Delete
                     description: DeletionPolicy specifies what will happen to the underlying
                       external when this managed resource is deleted - either "Delete"
                       or "Orphan" the external resource.