Euphemisms for Death Collected from Obituaries

Writer Rachel Monroe recently shared a bunch of “odd synonyms for ‘died’” that her mother collects from obituaries. Here’s an excerpt from her charmingly handwritten notes:

Among the highlights:

• snuck out of this world
• welcomed as Heaven’s newest biker angel
• entered into eternal celebration
• is joyfully singing with Jesus
• finished with gratitude her human experience

(via @tedgioia)

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