When a loved one dies, grief and sadness can lead us to want to say goodbye with one last kiss. However, medical experts warn that kissing a deceased person is not recommended, for both health and emotional reasons. Here’s why.
1. Risk of Exposure to Microorganisms
After death, the body enters a natural process of decomposition. Although it may not be immediately noticeable, intestinal bacteria and other microorganisms begin to be released, even within a few hours of death.
Dangers: