My world is one with a society based in technological advancements, not magical ones. I don't have any detailed knowledge on the matter.

[you know how sometimes you have a true statement that leaves out a lot of important information? crazy how that works.]

But I would agree that with the situation as presented, the idea of death as a necessary element is a concern worth keeping in mind. 'Necessary for what' should be our next question to seek an answer to, before one of us takes it upon themselves to do something extremely foolish.