what does preceded by death mean

The phrase "preceded by death" is frequently used in obituaries and memorials to indicate that a particular individual or family member逝在他们前面, in other words, they died before the person mentioned in the obituary. It is also used to acknowledge the existence of surviving family members and friends who outlived the deceased. For example, if someone is mentioned in an obituary as having been "preceded in death by two brothers," it implies that those two brothers have already passed away, and the person mentioned is survive by those two brothers as well. It serves as a way to honor and remember those who have passed away while also letting readers know who else is stillAlive and able to connect with them in some way.