departed
n. C / U C1 Advanced US //dɪˈpɑɹtɪd// UK //dɪpˈɑːtɪd// de·part·ed
n. a person who has died. People often use this word to sound more polite or respectful when talking about death.
n. a deceased person or group of people. Often used with the definite article to refer collectively to the dead in a formal or euphemistic context.
We gathered to honor the memory of the departed.
The priest spoke movingly about the life of the departed during the memorial service.
In many cultures, specific rituals are performed to ensure that the departed find peace in the afterlife and do not trouble the living.
Usage
Usually used as 'the departed' to refer to one or more dead people.