Why do dead people cover their faces? What happens to the body after death?

After a person dies, some changes will occur in the body. The living relatives must deal with the deceased's body in a timely manner so that the deceased's soul can rest in peace. Why do dead people have their faces covered? What happens to the body after death?

Why do dead people cover their faces?

(1) To check whether the deceased is still alive and to prevent false death;
(2) The deceased’s appearance is frightening, so covering the body with a white cloth can help avoid causing fear to those who come to pay their respects.
(3) Covering the dust to prevent it from falling on the face of the deceased, giving the deceased a clean surface so that he or she can rest in peace, is also a way of respecting the deceased.
(4) Hygiene needs. After a person dies, the germs that parasitize the human body will leave the host. Covering the face can prevent the germs in the stomach and intestines from flying out.
(5) Avoid causing excessive grief to mourners. If you see the face of a deceased loved one, you will be reminded of their voice, appearance and smile when they were alive, which will make the living even more sad.

The process of physical changes after death

1. Nails and hair will continue to grow . After a person dies, the skin of the body loses moisture and becomes dry and shrinks. At this time, the hair and nails will be exposed and it will appear as if they have grown out, so this growth is not real growth.
2. Brain activity <br/>With the development of today's society, life and death are sometimes difficult to distinguish. After the brain is removed, the person's heart will still beat, but if the heart stops beating, the body's condition will directly deteriorate, and death will come very quickly.
3. Skin cell growth <br/>The brain cells will die quickly due to lack of blood circulation, while the body's cells do not need to absorb much blood for care, so the cells can still live for a few days after a person dies.
4. Digestion <br/>After a person dies, you will produce a lot of waste, because there are many bacteria and flies that will produce more garbage on your body. The parasites in the intestines will not die because of you. They work very hard and will never stop.
5. Make sounds <br/>Our body is like a big bag supported by bones, with a lot of gas and sticky substances in it. After death, when the body decays, various cells will become very active. People will become stiff and the vocal cords will be affected, so we can hear sounds such as groaning from the corpse. Many people are very scared after hearing this sound, thinking it is a zombie, but no one dares to confirm whether the person is really dead, they will just be scared away.