What is the last stage of death?

Active dying is the final phase of the dying process. While the pre-active stage lasts for about three weeks, the active stage of dying lasts roughly three days. By definition, actively dying patients are very close to death, and exhibit many signs and symptoms of near-death.

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Accordingly, what is the most common time of death?

There's even a circadian rhythm of death, so that in the general population people tend on average to be most likely to die in the morning hours. Sometime around 11 am is the average time," says Saper. What happens to a body 3 days after death? 3-5 days after death - the body starts to bloat and blood-containing foam leaks from the mouth and nose. 8-10 days after death - the body turns from green to red as the blood decomposes and the organs in the abdomen accumulate gas. Several weeks after death - nails and teeth fall out.

What a body looks like after a year in a coffin?

And another question, what is the longest someone has been dead before coming back? Velma Thomas, 59, of Nitro, West Virginia, USA holds the record time for recovering from clinical death. In May 2008, Thomas went into cardiac arrest at her home. Medics were able to establish a faint pulse after eight minutes of CPR.

Then, how long does shock last after death?

It can last days or weeks with the bereaved unable to cry. Others are unable to stop crying. Both are natural reactions to grief. While it is usual to feel shock after any death it can be particularly great for a sudden death, one involving violence or the death of a child. Subsequently, how do you respond to a death in the family? "I don't know what to say but I am so sorry to hear this news." "I am so sorry for your loss ? you are in my thoughts." "I'm so sad to hear this and I'm here if you need to talk." "He/she was such a wonderful person/so selfless ? full of positivity/kindness [whatever feels appropriate] ? they will be hugely missed."