What Happens to Prosthetics and Implants After Their Owners Die?

Regardless of the type of final disposition, whether it is burial, cremation or aquamation, all organic matter (soft tissue such as skin, muscle, fat, organs, etc.) will eventually break down. However, how it breaks down is slightly different between disposition types. After death, all living things, including human bodies, go through four natural decomposition stages that include the following processes: