Spontaneous cellular degradation commences within minutes post-mortem Osmotic breakdown, necrotic bloom Myocytes ferment in enzyme-rich tomb Mitochondrial liquefaction, cortex collapse Intracranial sludge in formalin traps Haemoglobin marination, organs excrete Lymphatic drainage—cadaverous treat Volatile vapors, bacterial feast A banquet for the microbes, from skin to meat