antemortem vs post mortem

antemortem

• Having been inflicted or having occurred before death. 

• Having been inflicted or having occurred before death. 

post mortem

• Occurring after death. 

• Having been inflicted or having occurred after death. 

• An investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death. 

• Any investigation after the conclusion of an activity, particularly when said activity produces an unwanted outcome.