What happens to a LinkedIn profile when someone dies, and how to memorialise or close it.
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LinkedIn: what happens when someone dies
What happens to a LinkedIn profile when someone dies, and how to memorialise or close it.
What a family member can do after a death
Use LinkedIn’s form to report a member as deceased. The profile can be memorialised or removed. You give the member’s details and may be asked for proof of death. There is no login access.
Frequently asked questions
Who can report it?
Anyone can report a member as deceased, but LinkedIn may ask for details and proof before acting.
Access notes.
No legacy-contact tool. Report the member as deceased using LinkedIn's form. Choose memorialisation or removal; you may need proof of death. No login access to the profile.
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Sources
- LinkedIn official help page: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1338704
- FamilySafe guide: what happens to online accounts when someone dies
Last reviewed June 2026. Platform processes change, so please confirm on the LinkedIn help page before acting. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.
Sources.
- LinkedIn help page - https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1338704
- Death Notification Service - https://www.deathnotificationservice.co.uk/
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