Shocking truth behind doctor's warning about kissing a dead person at funerals

In a recent Daily Mail article, I addressed online claims suggesting that kissing a deceased loved one at a funeral could spread deadly infections. I explained that this is not supported by medical science. The human body has countless immune defenses—comparable to “100,000 secret service agents”—that would quickly overwhelm and destroy any bacteria from such brief contact.

After 45 years in medicine, I have never encountered such cases, nor has the World Health Organization, which confirmed that corpses pose no epidemic risk except in rare instances such as cholera or hemorrhagic fevers. Furthermore, modern funeral practices ensure that remains are preserved with great care. Families should not be misled by viral myths; saying goodbye to a loved one does not carry the dire risks being claimed.