What happen right after death?

Decomposition begins several minutes after death with a process called autolysis, or self-digestion. Soon after the heart stops beating, cells become deprived of oxygen, and their acidity increases as the toxic by-products of chemical reactions begin to accumulate inside them.

What happens the first 5 minutes after death?

For the first few minutes of the postmortem period, brain cells may survive. The heart can keep beating without its blood supply. A healthy liver continues breaking down alcohol. And if a technician strikes your thigh above the kneecap, your leg likely kicks, just as it did at your last reflex test with a physician.

Why is death important in life?

If we survive, we grow and mature. At some point, our bodies begin to age more rapidly until our eventual death ends the life cycle.

Why do we not live forever?

Normally, as time passes, our cells undergo changes: Our DNA mutates, cells stop dividing, and harmful junk–by-products of cellular activity-build up. All these processes together cause us to age..

What does a dying person think about?

Visual or auditory hallucinations are often part of the dying experience. The appearance of family members or loved ones who have died is common. These visions are considered normal. The dying may turn their focus to “another world” and talk to people or see things that others do not see.

What Do I Do When a Death Occurs?

Here are 3 possible places in which a death may occur and what to do in each situation:

At Home
In a Hospital
Overseas