Therefore , before his death he asked that his jugular vein be cut prior to his burial to ensure he did not wake up later under the ground .
Legend has it that Dr. Nissen shared a common fear of the day , being buried alive .
Before Nissen 's death Nissen asked that his jugular vein be cut prior to his burial to ensure he did not wake up later under the ground .
Legend has it that Dr. Nissen shared a common fear of the day , being buried alive .