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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.
There are lots of signs of impending death that experience hospice nurses will recognize. I have only seen the eyes glaze over once. They looked like white marble. They may have a faraway or fixed look or be looking up. The eyes are only part of the signs of approaching death