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It starts to decay immediately and attracts flies first. It depends on the environmental conditions on how long it takes it to completely decompose. It can take several weeks or even months.

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It takes about a year for the body to decompose to a skeleton and teeth. The process of decomposition slows if it is in a casket.

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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 an adult human skeleton to disintegrate?

If a human is buried in the ground in a quality coffin, it could take as much as 50 years for the body to decompose. If the body is buried in a cheap casket, decomposition and exposed to the elements, decomposition happens very quickly.


How long does it take for tissues to decompose?

The time it takes for tissues to decompose can vary depending on various factors such as environmental conditions, temperature, moisture levels, and presence of scavengers. In general, soft tissues can decompose within days to weeks, while harder tissues like bones can take years to decades to fully decompose.


How long does a paper tissue take to decompose?

On average, a paper tissue takes about 2-4 weeks to decompose. However, decomposition rates can vary based on environmental conditions like moisture, temperature, and microorganisms present.


How long does it take for a celery stick to decompose?

Celery can take anywhere from 3 weeks to a couple of months to decompose, depending on the environmental conditions. Decomposition speed is influenced by factors such as temperature, moisture, and presence of microorganisms that break down the celery. Composting can speed up the decomposition process.

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How long does it take for a body to decompose after death if it has not been embalmed?

The process of decomposition is the same for everyone, but how much time it would take varies if the body is in a casket buried in the ground. Some may decompose within a few months, and some may take many years. There's no cut-and-dry answer.


How how long does it take for a body to decompose?

about 3-4 months


How long does Lego take to decompose in the stomach?

Does not decompose


How long will it take for a mouses dead body to decompose?

The decomposition of a mouse's dead body can vary based on environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and presence of scavengers. In general, it can take a few weeks to a few months for a mouse's body to fully decompose.


How long does it take for a computer to decompose?

1700 years to decompose


What happens to people who have funerals?

This question is unclear. Those who have died, if they are to be embalmed, will be embalmed for preservation. They will be dressed and either the funeral director or the embalmer will take pains to make the body look as 'life-like' as possible.Written by Rev. Amy Long


How long will it take for a band-aid to decompose?

how lond does it take to decompose a band aid


How long does iron take to decompose?

iron does not decompose but after a long time and i mean a long time it just starts to flake away but does not decompose


How long does it take to decompose aluminium?

it takes over a year for it to decompose


How long does it take for candles to decompose?

it takes about 10 years to decompose .


How long does it take for a cotton bag to decompose?

A cotton bag will take a few months to biodegrade/decompose.


How long does synthetic fabric take to decompose in a landfill site?

Synthetic fabrics, such as polyester and nylon, can take hundreds to thousands of years to decompose in a landfill site due to their non-biodegradable nature. This long decomposition time contributes to environmental pollution and sustainability issues.