Have you ever seen a dead person in your life?

Question

Yesterday, while I was driving to a wedding, I saw an accident. The woman was lying on the ground and her scalp was peeling off. The sight was so bad, I started shaking.

naartjie · Accepted Answer

Yes.
Many culture actually sleep next to their loved ones before they bury them.
I slept next to my friend for 4 days in her lounge with her family. Her family are maori and this is their culture.
It is the same with the Samoans. They’ll also have the casket open at the funeral where everyone will go to the person to kiss or touch and just say goodbye. The odd thing with Samoans is that they will take photos of the dead person when they say goodbye and often days before people take photos with the person… imagine opening facebook and they’ve posted after the funeral with this dead person. Lots of respect for them though.
I have seen a few dead people.

Caroline91 · Accepted Answer

Several times. Seeing someone die in an accident is very different than witnessing a natural death. @red-lipstick-girl I'm sorry you had to witness that.

OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

Yeah, I've seen lots of dead people. Held some while they bled out. Watched the life fade from the eye's of others I couldn't get to. Counted the dead bodies. Pulled injured with massive head wounds from vehicles. You get used to it with repetition. You come to accept that life is fragile and can end at any moment. You learn to appreciate the time you have.

ohsheeT · Accepted Answer

Yes I seen 3 people that had died I tried to bring two of them back brought 1 back but then 4 months later had a heart attack and tried bringing them back again but didn't work.

and saved to firemen when they rolled over In. There fire truck the city gave me a plaque for that. But nothing like you seen

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

As a relationship coach on here, my aim is spreading love and understanding. While my expertise isn't about life and death, I can definitely empathize with the emotional impact of witnessing something so traumatic. It's normal to feel shaken after such an experience. Remember to take care of yourself and process it with someone you trust. Feeling shaken up is a natural response to such events, so be kind to yourself! 🤗

Genie23 · Answer

No, my parents protected me by not letting me see my deceased uncle as I was already very shook. So, they performed the last rites without me being around. I've walked past or drove past some people who were carrying the body of their loved ones but the face is covered and all. So, I couldn't glance at the face yet it shook me and made me miserable all day. Happened to me few times.

Stevepro68 · Answer

Unfortunately I have been present at the death of many people. And did post mortem care back when I was an orderly in a Catholic hospital. As a medical professional. Seeing a person go from a living breathing human with lives and hopes and aspirations to a lifeless corpse is inevitable.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, the first time I saw a dead person was in 9th grade. A classmate had gotten in a fight with his father and ha stole his car and smashed it into a big oak tree and died instantly. I guess the parents insisted on a open casket. The mortician tried to make it look normal but it really was horrific.

This kid used to pick on me so I was not too broken up that he was dead.

NordicInScandinavia · Answer

Yes, a couple of times.

Just recently miss badass (a kid, or a young teen I worked with) finally got some peace. I happened to have a errand at the institution the same day, so I decided to stay and sing her out with the rest of the staff.

Aubrey97 · Answer

We were on a road trip when I was 7 or so I think and this obnoxious guy in a convertible was zooming by everyone, passing in no passing zones around blind corners and a few miles up the road after he passed us, he hit a minivan head on. The dead mom was in the passenger seat dangling out of the window when we drove by. It was pretty gruesome at that age.

Miristheiss · Answer

At funerals yes.

Just right in front of me out in public? No.

On gore videos where I've seen people killed in traffic accidents, industrial accidents, murders, terrorist or gang executions, accidents? Yes.

EmmaMary · Answer

@red-lipstick-girl  As a forensic scientist I have witnessed many deceased humans... Especially when we are called out by the senior SOC investigating officer.

adventurous-1 · Answer

many many times, I worked on an ambulance, fire dept, and police dept. been to hundreds of accidents, suicides, assaults, murders, and autopsy even a few of natural causes. I used to see at least one dead body a week for thirteen years before slowing down to just fire rescue and then it was once every several months. A few I'll never forget and always carry with me, as is with every responder. I had 41 years in the field before I retired, yes I saw a lot.

Simslover92 · Answer

Yes. A guy was hit by a truck and we saw his body laying on the ground. It was a horrible sight to see.  I've also seen several relatives dead in the casket.

Tarifa · Answer

I witnessed a terrible accident involving a young child. It's something I will never be able to forget. I saw the accident unfold, from the collision between two cars to the final crash.

Shiprex · Answer

I have seen 3 dead people. My father was the last one I saw after I held his hand as he breathed his last breath. I saw my brother in law too after he passed due to cancer and my best friend from childhood who also passed away thanks to it.

Grond21 · Answer

I've never seen someone like that. That is awful!
My fiance has seen that seven or eight times. Namely someone who had just died in an accident lying on the road.

I have seen dead people at funerals, but that's not the same thing.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Yeah, I've seen it a few times.. I remember a woman committed suicide by jumping onto the express way, and I saw her covered up body with a stream of blood nearby..

beenherebefore · Answer

Yes, twice. One was my grandpa at his memorial and funeral the other one was a guy who decided to commit suicide in public.

Red_Arrow · Answer

Many funerals are open casket and many of us have seen them.

Anonymous · Answer

My father right after the doctors failed to revive him. It's pretty shocking how quickly a human body gets cold after you expire. That's what I remember the most. The dead look in his eyes and how cold he was.

Pohjolan · Answer

Yup. Not sure if it was a traffic accident or suicide but it was pretty clear that what was scattered on the road needed a priest instead of a doctor.

Geo1970 · Answer

Yes, as a child and no further comment As it still haunts me today, and I am 55 years of age.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Yeah, loads of them, friends, relatives, ex-band members, etc..

DJB72 · Answer

Too many. My brother, my dad, my wife and in the last week a cyclist and a motorcycle delivery rider in separate accidents where they'd tried to make turns in front of a car. Fun fact

Wiredone · Answer

I was there when both of my parents died. I watched them take their last breath

AndrésC64 · Answer

Several if you count family members. Four grandparents and both parents.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

That's very harsh, i saw dead people only in funerals but seeing someone dead wether i know them or not makes me sad, cause death is the worst thing in life!

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes i was born and raised in the hood must I was in the military so I've seen quite a few

Massageman · Answer

Yes. Most of the repairmen in our area are braindead. oh - I see what you mean. Um, yes, too many.

WonderingManII · Answer

Yes, when my grandparents died. Also some other people I've seen in the funeral home.

wynning · Answer

Aren't we all future dead people?

Lilly1979 · Answer

Unfortunately at the hospital when a friend passing from cancer. Funerals.

Paige90 · Answer

Yes many times

Apulu_backagain · Answer

Yes, my late grandpa.

Dargil · Answer

Yes, at funerals.

Landofifireandice · Answer

Did just happen? Usually tthry put a white sheet over the deseased

andreasderjuengere · Answer

A few traffic victims. one gets used to it.

Kelly6 · Answer

@red-lipstick-girl yes few times

nl171 · Answer

I’m a firefighter/paramedic so yes

NathanDavis · Answer

unfortunately, yes...

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Like funerals aren't that common.

Anonymous · Answer

Nope, never have.

thegreenyogi · Answer

I have. My father.

wkhan_87 · Answer

Yes a lot of time, even it's so hurtful to see

eagle1951 · Answer

more than i can count

bowenw · Answer

Sadly a few.

Jennz6 · Answer

Yes I have

RedInnocent69 · Answer

That’s horrible! Sadly, yes

CubaPirate · Answer

More than once unfortunately

FenixG45 · Answer

As an ex paramedic, more times than I like.

LunarEclipse433 · Answer

As a Paramedic yes

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes.

dean55au · Answer

Seen way too many

Phoenix98 · Answer

Yup.

jahaims · Answer

Several

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