A woman said: Messenger of Allah, my mother suddenly died; if it had not happened, she would have given sadaqah (charity) and donated (something). Will it suffice if I give sadaqah on her behalf? The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Yes, give sadaqah on her behalf.
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 2881 In-book : Book 18, Hadith 20 English translation : Book 17, Hadith 2875
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