How long does it take the human body to deteriorate after death?

Answer 1

This depends on the type of morgue. Some morgues like those in most hospitals keep the body above freezing point and so decomposition still occurs just much slower than usual. These are for keeping bodies for around a week or so. Another type keeps bodies at below freezing like those used in forensic investigations to hold a body for a long period of time. The decomposition of the body is stopped while frozen.

Answer 2

Depends upon different factors : mainly temperature and humidity. Warmer = rapid deterioration Humidity : moist soil seals the body from the air and preserves the body longer. The only exception is an extreme dry climate (like a desert) where the body can get mumyfied.

Answer 3

The rate of human body deterioration after death varies based on factors like temperature and humidity. In general, visible signs of decomposition, such as bloating and discoloration, can occur within hours to days after death, with complete skeletonization typically taking months to years.

Answer 4

It would be a while, decades even to decay and to become dust

Answer 5

That depends on a lot of factors. Humidity, bacteria, what kind of container, if any, is the body in, temperature....

Answer 6

Not so long!

Answer 7

3 months