Necrophilia is a taboo practice which is fascinating to the perpetrators andhorrifying to society. It is considered a highly taboo and deviant behaviour.Necrophilia often coexists with other paraphilias, which are characterized byabnormal or extreme sexual desires. These can include sadism, cannibalism, andnecrophagia (consuming the flesh of the dead).Necrophilia was earlier seen in animals, reptiles, mammals and insects, butexistence in humans is also evident and horrifying. The motivation behindnecrophilia varies among individuals, numerous cases of necrophilic acts andfantasies are seen where, the most common motive identified was the desire fora partner who is unresisting and un-rejecting where as some individuals areattracted to the idea of engaging in sexual activities with a passive and non-responsive partner.