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Kissing a corpse (signs of decomposition)

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HardyGreenMentor · 12/12/2025 23:12

OH’s parent sadly and unexpectedly passed away 5w ago. Due to needing an autopsy the chapel of rest could only be arranged now. OH devastated and struggling to process it, went to the chapel after being told by funeral directors that there is discolouration. OH said there was a veil over the coffin but they could see through dark patches on the face and fingernails turning black. Suspecting it, I asked if OH kissed the corpse. OH said yes, on the hands. OH also said they want to go back to see their parent’s corpse on Monday despite the appearance.
I am weirded out that OH kissed over a month old corpse (a week or so I think might be debatable). I am also disturbed that OH wants to go back on Monday. I am not OK with OH coming home today and kissing our toddler on the head and face, so I washed our toddler.

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Evaka · 12/12/2025 23:15

The corpse will have been embalmed surely? They won't be rotting. Give your partner a break in their grief.

Fatsnowflake · 12/12/2025 23:14

I am not sure what to make of this. What exactly concerns you? Your toddler will be fine. You think your DH kissed a decomposing corpse?