At a Glance
Memorialized profiles
A memorialized profile displays an 'In Remembrance' badge and is fully locked from edits.
SupportedAccount closure option
An authorized representative can permanently delete the account with a death certificate and court documentation.
SupportedContent remains visible
Posts, recommendations, endorsements and connections remain visible on the memorialized profile.
NeutralNo legacy contacts
LinkedIn does not offer a legacy contact role, and no one can ever log into the account.
Not supportedOverview
LinkedIn gives two posthumous options for a member's account: memorialization, which locks the profile with an "In Remembrance" badge and preserves professional content or permanent deletion by an authorized representative. There is no legacy contact role and no one can ever access the account. A memorialization request can be submitted by anyone without legal authority, while account closure requires a death certificate and specific court issued documents.
Memorialization & 'In Remembrance' Badge
Once memorialized, the profile displays an "In Remembrance" badge and is fully locked so no one can log in or alter it. All notifications, which include work anniversaries, birthdays, connection requests and messaging are turned off.
Content Preservation
The memorialized profile keeps posts, articles, recommendations, skills and endorsements, messaging history, the About section, reactions, accomplishments, experience, education, licenses, certifications, interests and connections.
No Legacy Contact or Account Access
LinkedIn does not offer a legacy contact role. After death, the account is locked and the company will not disclose usernames or passwords to anyone, including family members, under any circumstances.
Strict Closure Documentation
To permanently delete the account, an authorized person must provide a death certificate and one of the following court issued documents: Letters of Administration, Letters of Testamentary, Letters of Representation or another court order appointing them as the estate's representative. Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney are explicitly not accepted.
User Reviews
Alex R.
April 2025
Helpful to understand what options are available before anything happens. Wish more platforms offered legacy contacts.
Jamie L.
March 2025
The policy exists but navigating the setup is not straightforward. Could be made much more accessible.
Morgan T.
February 2025
One of the better implementations compared to other platforms. Setting up took only a few minutes.