Depart this life

Pro Tip 1/3

This phrase is old-fashioned and rarely used in everyday conversation.

In old literature, characters often departed this life surrounded by family.

Pro Tip 2/3

Used to give a serious or respectful tone when talking about death.

At the funeral, the eulogy mentioned how he had departed this life too soon.

Pro Tip 3/3

It's a gentle way of saying someone has died, often used to soften the harshness.

The family said their beloved grandmother had departed this life after a long illness.