deceased's

Later, Deb calls Dexter from Rita's funeral, which has been held up because the deceased's husband is MIA.

Dexter Episode Recap: "My Bad" 2010

As to whether or not God is present, I very much doubt that it depends on the deceased's beliefs; even so, one would assume that at a "Dawkinsian" atheist's funeral God can be relied upon to stay out of sight – if not out of mind – of those who are left behind!

Letters: Faith, funerals and a sense of togetherness 2011

It is unfair to ask the people left behind to make decisions and guess at the deceased's intentions.

Don McNay: My Story: Why People Need Wills Don McNay 2011

But the law also says that the deceased's intent, if it can be established by "clear and convincing evidence," can override the spouse's rights.

One Dead President, One Wife, One Mistress, One Ugly Court Fight Arian Campo-Flores 2011

It is unfair to ask the people left behind to make decisions and guess at the deceased's intentions.

Don McNay: My Story: Why People Need Wills Don McNay 2011

Yet a contradictory autopsy report surfaces, and when the deceased's two daughters show up to feud over their inheritance, Joanna knows there is more to this case than just a suicide pact.

Damage Control (Joanna Brady Mysteries, Book 13) by J. A. Jance: Book summary 2010

These caskets were generally outfitted with a bell attached to a string hanging down to the deceased's hand or some other means of alerting the living topside that a premature burial had indeed taken place.

Josh Clark: Struggling to Define Death Josh Clark 2010

These caskets were generally outfitted with a bell attached to a string hanging down to the deceased's hand or some other means of alerting the living topside that a premature burial had indeed taken place.

Josh Clark: Struggling to Define Death Josh Clark 2010

These caskets were generally outfitted with a bell attached to a string hanging down to the deceased's hand or some other means of alerting the living topside that a premature burial had indeed taken place.

Josh Clark: Struggling to Define Death Josh Clark 2010

Police are withholding the deceased's identity pending a positive identification and notification of family.

Skeleton found in Calvert woods Washington Post Editors 2010