It's like all things we don't understand - a bit frightening. I KNOW there is an afterlife, and I too believe that our bodies are just a shell - but I dare say when I am on my deathbed I will be as scared as the next man!

I have heard lots of stories about dying people who start to talk to their deceased loved ones - mother and fathers etc - as though they were in the room - it's a comforting thought to know that they come and collect you.