{"id":26447,"date":"2025-09-10T18:22:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=26447"},"modified":"2025-09-10T18:22:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:22:46","slug":"why-do-some-doctors-advise-against-kissing-a-deceased-loved-one-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=26447","title":{"rendered":"Why do some doctors advise against kissing a deceased loved one?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"205\"><strong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"205\">Why One Doctor Says You Shouldn\u2019t Kiss the Dead \u2014 and What It Means for How We Grieve<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"qwymb69fec4a1d8e81\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.qwymb69fec4a1d8e81 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.qwymb69fec4a1d8e81 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.qwymb69fec4a1d8e81 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.qwymb69fec4a1d8e81 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.qwymb69fec4a1d8e81 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"781\">In a world where grief rituals are deeply personal yet profoundly cultural, a recent video by\u00a0<strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"324\">Dr. Viktor Ivanovik<\/strong>, a physician from Moldova, has stirred passionate debate across social media. With over\u00a0<strong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"441\">300,000 TikTok followers<\/strong>, Dr. Ivanovik used his platform to warn viewers about a delicate but significant issue: the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"581\">health risks of kissing deceased loved ones<\/strong>. His message, while grounded in medical precaution, quickly became a viral flashpoint\u2014receiving both praise for its candor and criticism for what some saw as an affront to sacred mourning traditions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"786\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"835\">\ud83e\udda0\u00a0<em data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"835\">A Doctor\u2019s Warning That Sparked Debate<\/em><\/h3>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CLyRrOPnzo8DFYdHHQkdzDALag\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23201474937\/tinyhouse-zone.com\/tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1248\">In the viral clip, Dr. Ivanovik stresses that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"929\">post-mortem contact can carry health risks<\/strong>, particularly if the deceased suffered from an\u00a0<strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"999\">infectious disease<\/strong>. While such transmission is rare, he explains that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1116\">bacteria and viruses may remain viable for a time after death<\/strong>, especially in cases involving\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1247\">tuberculosis, hepatitis B or C, meningitis, hemorrhagic fevers, or certain bacterial infections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1572\">His caution wasn\u2019t meant to instill fear, he says, but rather to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1350\">educate families and caregivers<\/strong>\u2014especially in moments of high emotional vulnerability. \u201cPeople may not consider the biological state of a body after death,\u201d he notes, \u201cbut for medical professionals, the risks\u2014though small\u2014are real and worth addressing.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1626\">\ud83d\udc94\u00a0<em data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1626\">A Sacred Goodbye: Why We Kiss the Dead<\/em><\/h3>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\">\n<div id=\"tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CMy0ruPnzo8DFT9FHQkdB60m_w\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23201474937\/tinyhouse-zone.com\/tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"2032\">The backlash was immediate. Many commenters expressed outrage, calling his message\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1719\">cold<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1738\">disrespectful<\/strong>, or\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1775\">insensitive to human emotion<\/strong>. For countless individuals,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1850\">touching, holding, or kissing the deceased<\/strong>\u00a0is not just common\u2014it\u2019s a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1894\">spiritual act<\/strong>, a final gesture of love. In religious and cultural traditions around the world, it serves as a crucial step in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2031\">grieving and closure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2464\">\n<li data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2136\">\n<p data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2136\">In\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2061\">Christian funerals<\/strong>, mourners often kiss the forehead or cross placed on the deceased\u2019s chest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2283\">\n<p data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2283\">In\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2163\">Jewish traditions<\/strong>, washing and preparing the body (Tahara) is done with great reverence, but physical contact from loved ones is minimal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2389\">\n<p data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2389\">In\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2298\">Islam<\/strong>, family members gently prepare the body for burial, but excessive touching is discouraged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2464\">\n<p data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2464\">In\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2407\">Hinduism<\/strong>, touching the feet of the deceased is a sign of respect.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2640\">For many, these moments of connection help begin the process of letting go. Critics of Ivanovik\u2019s message felt it\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2639\">reduced a deeply human experience to a clinical warning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2645\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2697\">\u2696\ufe0f\u00a0<em data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2697\">The Medical Perspective: What Experts Say<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"3024\">So, what does science say? Medical professionals largely\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2783\">agree with Dr. Ivanovik<\/strong>, albeit with nuance. The risk of infection from a deceased person is generally\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2875\">very low<\/strong>\u2014especially when the cause of death is non-infectious, such as cancer or heart disease. However,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2997\">in specific scenarios<\/strong>, such as deaths involving:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3186\">\n<li data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3049\">\n<p data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3049\"><strong data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3049\">Tuberculosis (TB)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3072\">\n<p data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3072\"><strong data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3072\">Severe pneumonia<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3094\">\n<p data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3094\"><strong data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3094\">Viral hepatitis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3134\">\n<p data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3134\"><strong data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3134\">Ebola or other hemorrhagic fevers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3149\">\n<p data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3149\"><strong data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3149\">COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3186\">\n<p data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3186\"><strong data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3186\">Sepsis or bacterial meningitis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3379\">\u2014there\u2019s a legitimate\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3228\">biohazard risk<\/strong>. In these cases, funeral homes and healthcare workers follow strict\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3321\">protective protocols<\/strong>, including body containment and limited physical contact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3685\">This is especially relevant during\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3442\">pandemics or outbreaks<\/strong>, when health authorities, such as the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3488\">WHO<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3499\">CDC<\/strong>, may advise against traditional rituals involving touch. \u201cIt\u2019s not about fear or disrespect,\u201d one infectious disease expert explained. \u201cIt\u2019s about balancing compassion with precaution.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3690\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3733\">\ud83c\udf39\u00a0<em data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3733\">Rituals That Heal \u2014 Without Risk<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3895\">So how can we say goodbye\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3771\">safely<\/strong>, without sacrificing meaning? Here are\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3843\">alternative mourning rituals<\/strong>\u00a0endorsed by grief counselors and spiritual leaders:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"4228\">\n<li data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3950\">\n<p data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3950\"><strong data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3938\">Placing a flower or personal object<\/strong>\u00a0on the body<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"4000\">\n<p data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"4000\"><strong data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3973\">Writing a letter<\/strong>\u00a0to be placed in the casket<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4062\">\n<p data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4062\"><strong data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4024\">Lighting a candle<\/strong>\u00a0or incense during a moment of silence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4123\">\n<p data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4123\"><strong data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4092\">Holding a memory circle<\/strong>\u00a0with photos and shared stories<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4165\">\n<p data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4165\"><strong data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4165\">Singing or playing meaningful music<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4166\" data-end=\"4228\">\n<p data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4228\"><strong data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4198\">Creating a digital tribute<\/strong>\u00a0through video or social media<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4463\">These symbolic gestures allow us to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4292\">express love and grief<\/strong>\u00a0without increasing health risk. They also help\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4358\">bridge the gap<\/strong>\u00a0between tradition and safety\u2014especially for those struggling with restricted hospital or funeral access.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4468\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4470\" data-end=\"4520\">\u2764\ufe0f\u00a0<em data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4520\">Intention Over Action: The Deeper Message<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4914\">At its core, the controversy surrounding Dr. Ivanovik\u2019s video isn\u2019t just about public health\u2014it\u2019s about how we, as humans,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4664\">cope with death<\/strong>. In a moment of overwhelming loss, the need to connect physically\u2014to hold, kiss, or caress the one we\u2019ve lost\u2014feels primal. But his reminder, though clinical, highlights a key truth:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4848\" data-end=\"4913\">the spirit of our farewell isn\u2019t confined to physical contact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4916\" data-end=\"5223\">Whether we light a candle or speak a name into the quiet, we honor the dead through our presence, our memories, and our love. As grief evolves and public health challenges persist, perhaps the conversation isn\u2019t about\u00a0<em data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5144\">stopping<\/em>\u00a0tradition\u2014but about\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5182\">rethinking it<\/strong>\u00a0with awareness, safety, and sensitivity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5225\" data-end=\"5352\">Ultimately, saying goodbye isn\u2019t about one final gesture\u2014it\u2019s about carrying their memory forward,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5351\">in safe and sacred ways<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why One Doctor Says You Shouldn\u2019t Kiss the Dead \u2014 and What It Means for How We Grieve In a world where grief rituals are deeply personal yet profoundly cultural, a recent video by\u00a0Dr. Viktor Ivanovik, a physician from Moldova, has stirred passionate debate across social media. 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