WHAT IS DEATH  ? 

If we answer this question according to science, the answer remains short and crispy. The answer is Death is a state of body where the body stops functioning biologically. It is a state where the heart, the brain and cells no longer function as they are supposed to do. The body starts to break down under the presence of bacteria . It is a natural cycle of universe. 

A human dead body

WHAT FEELS AFTER DEATH ? 

Scientifically speaking, death is a gradual dimming of systems, though it feels eerily haunted house powering down room by room: first the brain, starved of oxygen, begins to misfire within seconds, neurons releasing a final chaotic storm of electrical activity that can produce vivid sensations—tunnels, voices, floating—like the mind’s last ghost story told to itself, while the heart slows and stops, halting blood flow so cells switch to emergency chemistry, burning through their remaining ATP until energy runs out and membranes fail; minutes later, without circulation, the brain’s organized activity collapses completely, consciousness dissolving not with a bang but a whisper, and the body enters a quiet biological afterlife where enzymes begin digesting cells from the inside (autolysis), bacteria in the gut—those lifelong roommates—throw a microscopic after-party, releasing gases that bloat the body and shift it with unsettling little movements that once inspired legends of the undead, while muscles stiffen in rigor mortis as calcium floods fibers, freezing the body into a final, awkward pose like a mannequin left in a cold attic; over hours to days, tissues soften, colors deepen into purples and greens as hemoglobin breaks down, and insects, nature’s tiny gothic custodians, may arrive to recycle the remains, all governed by temperature, humidity, and environment rather than spirits or curses, and yet—here’s the friendly shiver—the atoms that once made thoughts, laughter, and fear don’t vanish but scatter, drifting back into soil, air, and other living things, meaning that in a very real, science-approved way, nothing truly leaves, it just changes form, lingering like a benevolent ghost in the walls of the universe, forever rearranging itself into new stories. 

In short, according to science, we feel nothing after death—once the brain permanently stops functioning, consciousness ends, so there is no sensation, awareness, or experience. Also to mention, science speaks that there is no "after" that we can experience. Its like getting completely erased from existence. A complete shutdown of the body system which will deny us from feeling anything after our demise. 

ACCORDING TO RELIGION 

Islamic method of funeral

According to Islam, death is not the end but a transition. When a person dies, the soul separates from the body and enters Barzakh, an intermediate realm between worldly life and the Day of Judgment. Conscious awareness continues, and the soul experiences peace or hardship based on one’s faith and deeds, awaiting resurrection and final accountability.

Christian's method of  funeral

 According to Christianity, death marks the separation of the soul from the body. The soul continues consciously, entering Heaven to be with God or Hell separated from Him, depending on faith and life lived. Many traditions also teach an intermediate state while awaiting resurrection, when body and soul are reunited for final judgment.

According to Judaism, death is a transition rather than an end. The soul (neshama) returns to God, and the dead enter Olam Ha-Ba (the World to Come). While details are left intentionally mysterious, many Jewish traditions emphasize spiritual continuation, moral accountability, and eventual resurrection in the Messianic age.

funeral method according to Judaism

Hindu's funeral method

According to Hinduism, death is a passage, not an ending. The soul (atman) leaves the body and is reborn through samsara, the cycle of reincarnation, shaped by karma. Depending on one’s actions, the soul may attain a higher birth, a lower one, or ultimately achieve moksha, liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

CONCLUSION 

From science’s perspective, death is not framed as a mystery to be solved emotionally, but as a natural process to be understood calmly and honestly. It marks the point where the brain can no longer generate consciousness and the body’s finely balanced systems stop working together. While this may sound stark, science also offers a quiet comfort: nothing is wasted or erased in a cosmic sense. The atoms that once formed a living person—every breath taken, every thought supported by neurons—are recycled back into the universe, becoming part of soil, air, water, and eventually new life. Science does not try to answer questions of meaning or purpose after consciousness ends, and it does not claim to know “what it feels like” beyond death, because feeling itself depends on a living brain. Instead, it focuses on what can be observed, measured, and understood. In doing so, science invites acceptance rather than fear, showing death as a continuation of nature’s cycle rather than a punishment or anomaly. While it may not offer stories or promises, it offers clarity, honesty, and a reminder that being alive—thinking, feeling, connecting—was a rare and extraordinary arrangement of matter worth appreciating fully while it lasts.

a picture of graveyard

From a religious perspective, death is rarely seen as an end; it is understood as a transition into a deeper phase of existence that lies beyond the physical world. Different faiths describe this journey in different ways—judgment, reunion with God, rebirth, or entry into a spiritual realm—but they share a common thread: life has meaning beyond the body. Religion speaks to the human need for hope, accountability, and comfort, especially in moments of loss and uncertainty. It reassures believers that love, identity, and the soul are not confined to flesh and time. Rather than focusing on biological shutdown, religion focuses on moral legacy—how one lived, treated others, and aligned with divine guidance. These beliefs often help people face death with less fear and more purpose, encouraging compassion, patience, and responsibility in life. Importantly, religion does not try to compete with science in explaining physical processes; it addresses questions science intentionally leaves untouched, such as purpose, justice, and ultimate meaning. In this way, religion offers emotional grounding and spiritual continuity, allowing individuals and communities to grieve, remember, and hope—without needing to fully understand what lies beyond, trusting instead that existence continues in a form greater than the material world.