What is another word for decedents?
Pronunciation: [dɪsˈiːdənts] (IPA) 
Deceased is a common synonym for decedents, which can mean a person who has passed away or a person whose estate is being administered. Other synonyms for decedents include dead, departed, expired, late, and defunct. These terms are often used in legal and estate planning contexts, as well as in obituaries and death announcements. The use of synonyms can help avoid repetition and provide a more varied vocabulary. While the choice of synonym may depend on context or intended tone, all of these words share the underlying meaning of someone who has passed away.
