I guess this is my take on it now after a lot of research and reflection these past few months.
When my time comes, I shall resign myself to the truth that I am taking the same journey as my mother, father, sister and grandparents etc have all taken.
Whatever the nature of that journey, whether its an immediate full stop or a voyage into eternity, Im following in their footsteps so if it was good enough for them its good enough for me. I find that very comforting somehow.
I know if I was offered 2 doors, one which offered a guaranteed continuation of existence but perhaps a different path than my loved ones, and then another door which offered only a 50/50 chance of that afterlife but 100% guaranteed me to follow in my family's footsteps then I know which path I would take; I will join my loved ones above all.
I guess we are all hoping for both outcomes