Mythological readings of death-bed visions highlight how moments in which a dying person reports seeing deceased loved ones, comforting figures, or heavenly landscapes appear across cultures and historical periods. While the details vary, the underlying pattern is remarkably consistent. Two… Continue reading
End-of-Life Phenomena experiences have been described as supernatural and have been associated with delusion and psychopathology, but they are a common part of the grieving process (Barbato, et al., 1999; LaGrand, 2005; Beischel, et al., 2014). Damaris and Drewry (2003,… Continue reading
The death of a loved one is a profoundly impactful life event. During grieving, some individuals report extraordinary encounters with the deceased, known as End-of-Life Phenomena Experiences. These experiences, while often dismissed as fantastical or pathological, constitute a documented and… Continue reading
My research paper based on my MA thesis has been published in the Journal of Near Death Studies through the International Associations of Near Death Studies: “It’s made me reassess what I think and believe.” An Exploratory Study of Therapists’… Continue reading
Embarking on the journey towards a peaceful end of life involves more than just physical care – it’s a profound exploration of spirituality. Recent research into the often-overlooked area of transcendence phenomena experienced by those nearing the end (such as… Continue reading
These events took place during the final days of my mother’s life and are my experiences of being with someone who experienced Death-Bed Visions and Near Death Awareness. I have read about NDE’s and Death-Bed Phenomena for many years but… Continue reading
In conjunction with contemporary theories of grief and bereavement, Death-Bed Visions, Death-Bed Coincidences and After-Death Communication Experiences may play a part in grief and bereavement counselling. It is estimated that 50% to 60% of people who are conscious before dying… Continue reading
A 2015 systematic review found that unusual Death Bed Phenomena (DBP) reported by patients in palliative care appear to be a relatively common, but not well-understood, and have a significant psychological and spiritual impact on palliative care patients. It is… Continue reading
Dr Peter Fenwick is a neuropsychiatrist and neurophysiologist who is an expert on end-of-life phenomena. In this interview he talks about near-death experiences (NDE) and death-bed visions. He describes the different transitional phases of the dying process and provides insights… Continue reading
A deathbed vision (DBV) is a comforting experience the dying and their family members have. The dying report visions of angels, deceased loved ones, religious figures or visions of other worlds. These can occur moments, hours, days or weeks before… Continue reading