Transitions: Exploring the Frontier
OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying October 29, 2014 Inge B. Corless 5 citations
End-of-life experiences, such as near-death experiences (NDEs) and deathbed visions, include the phenomenon of deathbed escorts: visions of deceased loved ones who appear to guide the dying person through the transition from life. This article examines these experiences, drawing heavily on the foundational work of Robert and Beatrice Kastenbaum. Robert Kastenbaum, a pioneer in thanatology, extensively studied dying, death, and bereavement, and this frontier remains a subject of ongoing exploration.