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A process of transition, not disappearance. For Kübler-Ross, death is a transition—something experienced with clarity, peace, and profound meaning—and not a void or an absolute absence. People who have had near-death experiences (such as being clinically dead and then reviving) consistently share similar accounts: an intense light, the absence of pain, the presence of deceased loved ones, and a profound sense of love.
These kinds of experiences suggest that:
Separation from the physical body is simply a step toward a broader state of perception and existence.
Cremation is considered a cultural or ritual practice, but not a factor that affects the continuity of the spirit.
Beyond the Body: An Invitation to Rethink Death
The physical body is temporary, but consciousness or spirit transcends the bodily phenomenon.
Although these concepts cannot be scientifically verified with current technology, Kübler-Ross’s vision offers a new way to face death with less fear and more peace. For her, understanding death is, ultimately, understanding life itself.