LinkedIn - detailed instructions

Setting Up LinkedIn for Memorialization

• Understanding LinkedIn's Policies:
  • LinkedIn does not offer a legacy contact feature.
  • Family members, colleagues, or close friends can request the removal or memorialization of a deceased person’s account.

Requesting Memorialization or Account Removal on LinkedIn

• Submit an Account Closure Request:
  • To request the closure or memorialization of a deceased person’s LinkedIn account, a family member, colleague, or close friend must fill out the Deceased LinkedIn Member form available on LinkedIn’s Help Center.
• Information Required:
  • The form will require details such as the full name of the deceased, their LinkedIn profile URL, the requester’s relationship to the deceased, and proof of death (such as a death certificate, obituary, or news article).
• Options for Handling the Account:
  • LinkedIn may either remove the account entirely or memorialize it, depending on the request and LinkedIn’s policies at the time.

Memorialized Account Features

• Visibility:
  • If memorialized, the profile remains visible on LinkedIn, but it cannot be accessed, edited, or interacted with.
• Notification to Connections:
  • LinkedIn does not automatically notify the deceased’s connections when an account is memorialized or removed, so the requester may want to inform relevant contacts separately.

Additional Considerations

• No Legacy Contact:
  • Since LinkedIn does not offer a legacy contact, it’s important to communicate your wishes regarding your account with a trusted person.
• Privacy and Control:
  • Once the account is removed or memorialized, it ensures that the deceased’s professional legacy is protected, with no further changes or access to their profile.