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It depends, but there is a high probabilty that it will decompose because of the presence of anaerobic microorganisms (bacteria which thrive under the absence of air / oxygene) and of mould. In the US, many metal caskets and vaults are hermetically sealed (air and water tight).
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How long will a body keep without embalming?
embalming fluid is used to preserve the body for the funeral and after a weeks after burial the body will decompose.
What happen an you die?
When you die, your body begins to decompose - returning you to the earth on your burial, or if your ashes are scatted if cremated.
What is a burial case?
A burial case is a form of coffin, usually made of iron, made to close air-tight, for the preservation of the human body.
What is the term that is derived from the practice of pushing a corpse out the back of burial vault to make room for new body?
Probably an ossuarium is meant.
How does an organism decompose?
The amout of carbohydrates in our body get decompose which mean the carbon exists from the body so the body get decompose.
How long does it take i.e.will it take months or years a human dead body to decompose completely which is buried underground in a temperate region?
It typically takes several years for a human body to decompose completely when buried underground in a temperate region. Factors such as soil composition, depth of burial, presence of scavengers, and environmental conditions can affect the rate of decomposition.
How long does it take for bodies to decompose in airtight caskets and a vault?
It depends on if and what kind of embalming was used on the body.
Use burial in a sentence?
We prepared the body for burial. They held a burial ceremony for his mother. Everyone was sorrowful at the burial ceremony.
What is the difference between burial and cremation?
A Burial is when the casket is lowered into the ground with the body, intact, inside. A Cremation is when the casket and the body are burned into ashes, then give to family/friends. A burial is often much more expensive that a cremation.
Do you rot when you are in a coffin for so long and how long does it take?
yes you can rot in a coffin. The process takes about a year to decompose completely. After that year all that will be is bones and teeth with a few traces of tissue on them. If the body wasn't in a coffin it would only take four to six days along with a rotten eggs smell.
Do pandas decompose?
Yes, once they die, their body does decompose if not eaten first by scavengers.
How how long does it take for a body to decompose?
about 3-4 months
