How long does it take for an embalmed body to decompose?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Substantial decomposition occurs within weeks, and the soft tissues disintegrate even with embalming. Without protection from the elements, a human body will skeletonize within a year. The bones and teeth may last hundreds of years if the soil is not warm and highly acid.

Mummies don't decay away as quickly because they were preserved with drying agents. The prehistoric remains from Siberia were similarly less damaged because they were frozen in the ground.

Answer 3

The rate of decay of a body depends on several environmental factors as well as the size of the body. Dead bodies are preserved longer if they are buried deep under the ground.

Answer 4

That really depends upon the type of embalming that is done. A body that is not embalmed will decompose fully in a matter of months.

Answer 5

Depends on the environment, and the embalming method used. Egyptian mummies have been embalmed for several thousands years and are still going.

Answer 6

Weeks to months

Answer 7

4 1/2

Answer 8

cell start decomposing immediately after death Blood supply ,oxygen.suply stop.Cell metabolism stop.Cell dehydration.start and cell disinterested within few days.Soil bacteria helps indestroying body.A virus cannot multiply without living cell.

Answer 9

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