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Bereaved relatives helped by chance to view body after sudden loss

Grieving family members have good reasons to see a dead loved one, even in cases of violent death

By Bruce Bower

- More than 2 years ago

People who suddenly lose a spouse or a child to murder, suicide or an accident often benefit from being allowed to see the dead person’s body, even if it’s bruised or starting to decompose, a new investigation finds.