Time of Death

Time of death refers to the specific moment when a person’s biological functions permanently cease, marking the end of life. Medical professionals determine this based on criteria like the absence of a heartbeat, respiration, and brain activity. The exact time can be influenced by various factors such as medical conditions or environmental influences. Accurate documentation of this time is essential for legal, medical, and personal records. In some cases, an exact minute may be difficult to pinpoint, but an approximate time is usually recorded based on the last observed signs of life.