What do you see after you die?

Seeing a White Light
One of the most common and well-known near-death experiences for those who die and come back is seeing a bright, white light. This white light isn't something to be afraid of. In fact, most report it coming with a sense of peace or even happiness.
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What is done after you die?

Normally, the body is transported to a morgue or mortuary. Depending on the circumstances of the death, an autopsy may be performed. The body is then usually taken to a funeral home. The funeral home prepares it to be viewed by friends and family or makes it ready for burial or cremation.
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Do you see everything before you die?

Visions mostly occur toward a corner of the room. Those family members at a deathbed are not able to see the vision or participate in the conversation. Visions usually occur hours to weeks before death.
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What do you hear after you die?

They concluded that the dying brain responds to sound tones even during an unconscious state and that hearing is the last sense to go in the dying process. Many people who have had near-death experiences describe a sense of "awe" or "bliss" and a reluctance to come back into their bodies after being revived.
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Where does your soul go when you die?

During death, the soul “rises into the throat” (56:83) before leaving the body. These are interesting passages in the light of modern medical knowledge.
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Is it painful when the soul leaves the body?

He said, “When the soul leaves the body, it can take a long time or it can happen very quickly. No matter how, it is painful. It is painful for the one who is dying, and it is painful for those who are left behind. The separation of the soul from the body, that is the ending of life.
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What is it like when you are dead?

As dying progresses the heart beats less strongly, blood pressure falls, skin cools down and nails become dusky. Internal organs function less as blood pressure drops. There may be periods of restlessness or moments of confusion, or just gradually deepening unconsciousness.
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What happens in last moments of death?

In time, the heart stops and they stop breathing. Within a few minutes, their brain stops functioning entirely and their skin starts to cool. At this point, they have died.
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What are end of life visions?

They are most often expressed as vivid dreams or visions while awake and typically contain deceased and/or living loved ones (Lawrence and Repede, Reference Lawrence and Repede2013; Kerr et al., Reference Kerr, Donnelly and Wright2014).
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What happens to the soul 40 days after death?

It is believed that the soul of the departed remains wandering on Earth during the 40-day period, coming back home, visiting places the departed has lived in as well as their fresh grave. The soul also completes the journey through the Aerial toll house finally leaving this world.
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Why are funerals 3 days after death?

Historically, funerals had to take place after just a matter of days, because of decomposition. With today's preservation methods, families have a bit more time to prepare and get affairs in order. This helps families make arrangements, and to pick a day to hold the funeral.
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Do people dream at end-of-life?

End-of-life dreams and visions (ELDVs) are not uncommon and are experienced by many near the time of death. These visions can occur months, weeks, days or hours before death.
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What dreams are signs of death?

What dreams are a sign of death?
  • Dying. A person holding the hand of a loved one who passed away.
  • Showing Up Naked Somewhere. ...
  • Seeing The Dead.
  • Being Chased.
  • Missing an Important Event.
  • Being Trapped.
  • Teeth Falling Out.
  • Falling.
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Do you dream before death?

Right before dying, many people experience vivid and meaningful dreams and visions, according to accounts across cultures and throughout history. Yet little scientific research has investigated the phenomenon.
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What are the 5 signs of death?

To figure out who is too dead to be saved, emergency responders look for five signs of irreversible death:
  • Decapitation.
  • Decomposition.
  • Postmortem lividity.
  • Postmortem rigidity.
  • Burned beyond recognition.
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What do the last minutes of life look like?

Physical signs

They might close their eyes frequently or they might be half-open. Facial muscles may relax and the jaw can drop. Skin can become very pale. Breathing can alternate between loud rasping breaths and quiet breathing.
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What do the last hours of life look like?

In the last hours before dying a person may become very alert or active. This may be followed by a time of being unresponsive. You may see blotchiness and feel cooling of the arms and legs. Their eyes will often be open and not blinking.
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How long does end of life last?

The end-of-life period—when body systems shut down and death is imminent—typically lasts from a matter of days to a couple of weeks. Some patients die gently and tranquilly, while others seem to fight the inevitable. Reassuring your loved one it is okay to die can help both of you through this process.
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How does death look like?

Reduced circulation means a dying person's skin will be cold to the touch. Their skin may also look pale or mottled with blue and purple patches. The person who is dying may not feel cold themselves. Offering them a blanket is a good idea if a relative or friend thinks they may need one.
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Why do they cover the legs in a casket?

They cover the legs in a casket because the deceased is not wearing shoes in many cases due to the difficulty of putting them on stiff feet. Also, funeral directors may recommend it to save money, for religious reasons, in the event of trauma, for easier transportation, or with tall bodies.
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How long does it take for the spirit to leave the body?

It takes one hour for each unit of alcohol to leave your body - this means if you had eight pints of ordinary strength beer and stopped drinking at midnight, all of the alcohol would not be dispelled from you body (and you would not be safe to drive) until about 4 pm the following day.
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What happens to the body after death in a coffin?

As those coffins decompose, the remains will gradually sink to the bottom of the grave and merge. The coffin at the bottom will often be the first to collapse and may pull down the remains above it. Graves are dug by machine, where possible.
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What is the difference between soul and spirit?

Our spirit differs from our soul because our spirit is always pointed toward and exists exclusively for God, whereas our soul can be self-centered. The joy, comfort and peace of God's presence can only be experienced through our spirit.
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What do you see before you pass away?

Visual or auditory hallucinations are often part of the dying experience. The appearance of family members or loved ones who have died is common. These visions are considered normal. The dying may turn their focus to “another world” and talk to people or see things that others do not see.
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