I think the reality is the "other side" is a lot closer than we might think.
This isn't a death story, but an older man at church who has been in a wheelchair for 7-8 years recently had to have his leg amputated above the knee.
He said he was praying a few days before his doctor's appointment and the Lord told him "Will, you're going to lose that leg." So that when he went in to see the doctor, he'd already accepted it.
The doctor said, "I'm afraid you're going to lose the leg."
Will said, "I know."
Doctor, "I don't think you understand."
Will, "No, I do. And it's alright."
left him speechless, we did...
later folks.