The Black Death, which devastated Europe between 1346 and 1353, ended primarily due to the imposition of quarantine measures, improved personal hygiene, and changes in burial practices. People were required to stay in their homes and avoid contact, while wealthier individuals isolated themselves away from densely populated areas to reduce infection risk. Additionally, cremation of bodies became more common to handle the vast number of deaths, which helped limit the spread of the disease
. The pandemic gradually faded rather than stopping abruptly, with outbreaks recurring over the following centuries, including a significant one in London in 1665. The decline in deaths before and after events like the Great Fire of London indicates that the fire did not end the plague; rather, the reasons for its eventual disappearance remain uncertain
. Improvements in sanitation and hygiene over time, along with natural changes in the population's susceptibility, contributed to the pandemic's end. The Black Death never completely disappeared but became less frequent and less deadly due to these factors and possibly due to changes in the pathogen or human immunity
. In summary, the Black Death ended through a combination of quarantine, better hygiene, changes in burial practices, and gradual epidemiological factors rather than a single event
