Social Media and Email
What happens to a LinkedIn account when someone dies?
Short answer
LinkedIn allows removal of a deceased member's account. Submit a request through LinkedIn's help center with the profile URL, your relationship, and proof of death. Some families choose to leave LinkedIn profiles active as a professional memorial — this is permitted.
What this usually means
LinkedIn allows removal of a deceased member's account. Submit a request through LinkedIn's help center with the profile URL, your relationship, and proof of death. Some families choose to leave LinkedIn profiles active as a professional memorial — this is permitted.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.