Those that bring about death and deal with its aftermath (9)

I believe the answer is:

executors

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If this is the answer, I'm afraid I cannot explain it.

(Another definition for executors that I've seen is " They see to it that wills are put into effect".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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