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Life After Death
What happens when we die? Here you will find conversations about the afterlife, from communicating with the other side to guides on navigating the transition, plus a free masterclass on the soul's journey home. For firsthand accounts from people who came back, see our Complete Near-Death Experience Guide.
Life after death is the idea that consciousness continues after the body dies. Traditions describe it in different ways, and people report experiences that point to it, including deathbed visions and shared death experiences. Listen openly and keep what rings true for you.
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The Soul's Journey Home with Julie Ryan
Join Julie Ryan for a free Next Level Soul Mastery training on what happens to the soul after death, then continue with her full Mastery course.
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Go Deeper with the Full Course
Beyond the Veil: The Soul's Journey Home with Julie Ryan. Discover what truly happens as we transition from this life, and why no one ever dies alone.
- Tune in to spirit
- Understand the passage home
- Be present at the bedside
- Trade fear for understanding
Podcast
Conversations About the Afterlife
Full interviews from the Next Level Soul podcast. Start with the one that matches your curiosity.
The Afterlife FrequencyMark AnthonyThe afterlife frequency and proof of the spirit world.
Navigating the AfterlifeMichael TamuraA guide to navigating the afterlife.
Pets in the AfterlifeKaren AndersonAnimal souls in the afterlife.
EvidenceDr. Jeffrey MishloveCases that point to life after death.
The AfterlifeGrandmaster WolfThe truth about reincarnation and the afterlife.
Meeting DeathSarah KerrCrossing the river: meeting death with ritual.
Read the Guide
Shared Death Experiences and Deathbed Visions
Our guide to shared death experiences and deathbed visions, two of the most reported signs of life after death.
FAQ
Life After Death Questions, Answered
Quick, plain answers to what people ask most.
Is there life after death?
Science has not settled the question, but many traditions and many people say yes. Reported experiences include deathbed visions, shared death experiences and near-death experiences. Explore the accounts and trust what resonates with you.
What happens when we die?
Answers vary by tradition. Many describe leaving the body, meeting loved ones or guides, and a review of life. Michael Tamura and Mark Anthony each share their view in their Next Level Soul conversations.
What is a shared death experience?
A shared death experience is when someone near a dying person reports sensing the transition with them. Read our Guide to Shared Death Experiences for the details.
Do pets go to the afterlife?
Many traditions say animal souls continue as well. Karen Anderson explores animal souls in the afterlife in her Next Level Soul conversation.
How is life after death different from reincarnation?
Life after death asks what happens between lives or after this one. Reincarnation is the idea that the soul returns to live again. Our Reincarnation Guide covers the second question in depth.
Where can I read about near-death experiences?
Our Complete Near-Death Experience Guide brings together what researchers and experiencers report.
Can mediums really contact people who have died?
Many people say they have received comfort from a reading. Explore the topic on our Mediumship Page and trust your own discernment.
Where should I start?
Start with the conversation that matches your curiosity, or begin with the free masterclass on the soul's journey home.