it is just another form of necrophobia
It is often called a carcass.
It is called a dead corpse or body.
Simon discovered a dead body on one of his walks through the forest. He immediately called the police to report the finding and has been assisting with the investigation ever since. He is not involved in the death in any way.
A dead body is called a corpse or a cadaver.
Haemon, who is Antigone's first cousin and fiance, kills himself with his own sword after finding her dead body hanging from her halter.
A dead body is called a cadaver
The study of death causes is called Pathology and the study of what happens to the dead body is usually called Anthropology.
"What is the symbolism of finding a dead caterpillar?"
Depending on the circumstances for finding the body, you should check the pulse to verify they are indeed dead (not needed if starting decomposition) do not move or disturb the remains, and contact the authorities immediately (police department).
The process of slowly drying a dead body to prevent it from rotting is called
Romeo killed himself after finding what he believed to be Juliet's dead body.
consecration