While an independent contractor is different from a standard employee, the exact definition of your role is not set in stone. To prevent any unwanted surprises, it is essential to define the exact business relationship between you and your employer prior to beginning work.
Here are the indications that death has occurred: 1  No breathing for a prolonged period of time. 2  No heartbeat. 3  Eyes are fixed and slightly open, with enlarged pupils.  Jaw relaxed, with the mouth slightly open.
Organs shutting down occur when the body knows it is going to die. They shut down one by one to preserve energy and try to survive as long as possible. First is the digestive system, the body doesn't need to process food anymore so energy required to maintain it is energy wasted.