Arrr, that's kind of cute. I wonder if they died in that position or if they were arranged like that after death. I reckon most likely they were aranged like that- they were found alongside ceremonial spears by the sounds of it. Wouldn't be too comfy laying on them!
But in terms of death- sure- if I had a partner, that would be nice. It would have to be a natural disaster though I imagine. If I had been a passenger on the Titanic and I had been married, I'd like to have thought I would stay and die with him.
Not certain I would be suicidal if I had a partner but I guess you never know. They'd have to be close to die like that though. I think suicide pacts are so risky.
Can't remember which flight it was or whether the passengers survived but I remember watching a YouTube video of a plane crash (reconstruction) and, all the passengers were holding hands. I thought that was beautiful in a way. But then, it's usually only something horrific that brings us all together.