The moments surrounding the end of life can be deeply emotional, mysterious, and difficult to understand. Stories from families, caregivers, and people approaching death often describe experiences such as increased sleep, changes in appetite and thirst, altered breathing patterns, periods of calmness, and conversations about “going home.” Some people also describe seeing or speaking to loved ones who have already passed away. Others appear to focus their attention on something unseen by the people around them. Time may seem different, conversations can become unusual, and a peaceful atmosphere may develop during the final moments. These experiences are often discussed in conversations about death, dying, end-of-life experiences, hospice care, palliative care, and what happens during the final stages of life. Every person’s experience can be different, and families may remember these moments in deeply personal ways. Death remains one of life’s greatest mysteries, and stories surround...