Should You Say Passed Away Or Died? - Cremation, Funeral, Memorial

When a loved one dies, it can be challenging to cope with the loss. You may hear others say that your loved one "passed away" and wonder what that means. While "passed away" is a euphemism for death, many religions believe that a soul passes on into another realm after death. This is where the idea that someone "passed away" comes from. Let's look at what "passed away" and other euphemisms mean and what to say about the death of a loved one.

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