Death is the termination of all
biological functions that sustain a
living organism.
Phenomena which commonly bring about death include
biological aging (),
predation,
malnutrition,
disease,
suicide,
homicide,
starvation,
dehydration, and
accidents or trauma resulting in terminal
injury. Bodies of living organisms begin to
decompose shortly after death. Death has commonly been considered a
sad or unpleasant occasion, due to the termination of social and familial
bonds with the deceased or
affection for the being that has died. Other concerns include
fear of death,
necrophobia,
anxiety,
sorrow,
grief,
emotional pain,
depression,
sympathy,
compassion,
solitude, or saudade.