During the dying process, the body's systems shut down. The dying person has less energy and begins to sleep more and more. The body is conserving the little energy it has, and as a result, needs less nourishment and sustenance. In the days (or sometimes weeks) before death, people eat and drink less.

When a person is dying, their brain is still very active. However, they may become confused or incoherent at times. This may happen if they lose track of what is happening around them. A person caring for a loved one who is dying should make sure to keep talking to them.

When you die, your body is transported to a morgue or mortuary. Depending on the circumstances of the death, an autopsy may be performed. The body is then typically transported to a funeral home for preparation for viewing, burial, or cremation. It is washed and disinfected, then typically embalmed and put in cold storage.