The reason for this post is that someone in our family has passed away recently and they told us that cause of death was ‘sudden cardiac arrest’. However, that was what the doctor told at the place after his body had been found days after his passing in his flat. They said it seemed as if he had fallen. However, if there is known history of severe depression and reason to belief that it was not exactly a natural death (due to a short message in his last email), is there legitimate reason to doubt? This happened in Germany, so I do not know if there will be an autopsy. I also do not know if they say that to not worry the family? They also said ‘he passed away peacefully’ and how would they know that? If anyone works in the field or has heard about such a case in more detail, any information would be much appreciated, thank you!
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I can only answer part of the question in regards to passing away peacefully.
Background: I work as an accountant in healthcare and talk to a lot of surgeons. My mom was a nurse for 40 years, sister is a Doctor. I have also asked and looked up this question before.
I’m sorry to say the reality is that:
1. They most likely have no idea as to wether or not they passed away peacefully. The research on what people experience leading up to death is somewhat limited.
2. Even if they died painfully and afraid there would be no benefit in telling the family that they had a horrible death.
3. It’s not a very common thing that needs to be said so when it is said it’s most likely to comfort someone and has nothing to do with a scientific answer that they died peacefully.
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