deceased
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It is a central element in the lavish altars erected to the deceased on November 1-2 and is also used to festoon homes and streets.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
The deceased person’s identity is being withheld pending their next-of-kin being notified.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Because a survivor’s benefit is based on the deceased spouse’s claiming age, a delay by the higher earner also means a larger benefit for the surviving spouse.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Post mortems on the four deceased family members have been carried out but their results are not being released for "operational reasons".
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Depending on one’s relationship to the deceased, official mourning lasted from three months to more than two years after the funeral.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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