In memory of
In order to celebrate his life, she wrote a requiem.
The use of a deceased person's credit card would constitute credit card fraud. Unlawful use of a credit card is a criminal offense.
The pathologist performed an autopsy on the deceased.
How long a person keeps tax records for a deceased person will vary depending on the circumstances. Use your best judgment. It is recommended that a live person keeps their records for 5 to 7 years.
The word 'honored' is a verb; the past participle, past tense of the verb to 'honor'. The past participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.The word 'honor' is both a verb and an abstract noun.The noun 'honor' is an abstract noun as a word for high respect or regard; great privilege; a gesture of respect or distinction; a word for honesty and integrity; a word for a concept.The noun 'honor' is a concrete noun as the title of a person (a proper noun, 'Honor'); as a word for a physical token of respect or esteem; a word for a physical person or thing.
The eulogy of the deceased was kind and appropriate.
The deceased was interred at Forest Lawn Cemetary.
The correct title of a deceased member of a board of directors is typically "Former Director" or "Deceased Director." In formal communications or obituaries, it may also be appropriate to use "Director Emeritus" if they held that title prior to their passing. It is important to honor their contributions while clearly indicating their status as deceased.
There was great sorrow in the house of the deceased. Parting is such sweet sorrow
We attended the wake for the deceased last Monday evening.
The answer to this riddle is a coffin. A coffin is made for a deceased person, who no longer has any need for it. The person who buys the coffin (typically for the deceased) has no use for it themselves. Once someone is buried in the coffin, they can neither see nor feel it.
The verb 'is' denotes present tense. A deceased person, the deceased wife of the person, and the deceased children of that person are not living in the present tense. Therefore, 'was' is the appropriate verb.