What Happens to Your SHRM Membership Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
Medium
Certification
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
Dues
Cancel auto-renewal
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel SHRM membership
Contact SHRM at 1-800-283-7476 to report the death and cancel the membership. Cancel any SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
Stop recurring payments
Cancel any auto-renewal payments for membership and certification maintenance.
Notify local SHRM chapter
If the individual was active in a local SHRM chapter, notify the chapter leadership.
Document Now Checklist
- SHRM member ID
- Certification type (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
- Local chapter affiliation
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with SHRM Membership. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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