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Exploring the process of crossing over into the afterlife from a psychic medium’s perspective can give you a sense of peace and a comforting, spiritual view of life’s end and what follows. Many mediums describe the process of dying as a peaceful transition, with consciousness moving gently from the physical body into a realm that is perceived as loving, accepting, and calm. Here are some key insights which might help you both understand and offer comfort to others:
The Dying Process and Transition
The moment of death as a gentle separation where consciousness, or the “spirit,” peacefully detaches from the physical body. At this moment, individuals are greeted by loved ones who have already passed or by spiritual guides, making the transition feel less frightening and more like a “coming home.” There is also a common belief that at the moment of transition, physical sensations like pain dissolve or become muted, so that the individual no longer experiences the body’s suffering as they begin their journey.
Many mediums describe a “life review” process, where the transitioning person sees their life in a series of impactful moments. Rather than a judgment, this review allows them to reflect with compassion and insight, preparing the spirit to move peacefully into the next phase.
The afterlife is a realm of interconnectedness and unconditional love, free from earthly pain or suffering. When connected to a psychic medium, those who have crossed over communicate feelings of peace, freedom from burdens, and an expanded sense of understanding. Far from being a final resting place, the afterlife is a space where spirits continue to grow, learn, and sometimes even help others, giving them purpose beyond physical life. Many mediums also confirm that after crossing over into the afterlife the spirits maintain strong bonds with those still living and may send subtle signs, such as a familiar scent, song, or symbolic object, to reassure loved ones that they are still present in spirit.
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Coping with Loss: Comfort and Healing from this Perspective
If you are grieving you can find comfort in maintaining an open dialogue with your departed loved one, whether through speaking, writing, or quiet reflection. You can find peace in expressing your thoughts and feelings with the departed, keeping the bond alive in a meaningful way. Encouraging openness to the subtle psychic signs and symbols - like butterflies, feathers, or familiar songs - can also renew a sense of connection and presence. Rather than focusing solely on loss, it may be healing to remember your loved one’s laughter, spirit, and legacy, perhaps through memory books, ritual, or celebrations of their life. This perspective on coping with loss emphasizes the importance of balancing grief with memories of joy, honoring their legacy in a way that brings moments of comfort and connection.
Developing Peace with the Unknown
Ultimately, the afterlife remains a mystery that we cannot fully understand until we experience it firsthand. Embracing this unknown can ease anxieties and encourage us to focus on living fully in the present moment, trusting that peace awaits on the other side. By embracing these comforting perspectives, you may find solace in your grief, feel closer to your loved one, and develop a sense of calm about your own journey through life.
I have previously written about “being there during the crossing over into the afterlife” of my good friend Bruce.
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When someone dies, the first thing to do is nothing. Don't run out and call the nurse. Don't pick up the phone. Take a deep breath and be present to the magnitude of the moment. There's a grace to being at the bedside of someone you love as they start crossing over into the afterlife. At the moment they take their last breath, there's an incredible sacredness in the space. The veil between the worlds opens.
We're so unprepared and untrained in how to deal with death that sometimes a kind of panic response kicks in. "They're dead!" We knew they were going to die, so their being dead is not a surprise. It's not a problem to be solved. It's very sad, but it's not cause to panic. If anything, their death is cause to take a deep breath, to stop, and be really present to what's happening. If you're at home, maybe put on the kettle and make a cup of tea.
Sit at the bedside and just be present to the experience in the room. What's happening for you? What might be happening for them? What other presences are here that might be supporting them on their way? Tune into all the beauty and magic. Pausing gives your soul a chance to adjust, because no matter how prepared we are, a death is still a shock. If we kick right into "do" mode, and call 911, or call the hospice, we never get a chance to absorb the enormity of the event.
Give yourself five minutes or 10 minutes, or 15 minutes just to be. You'll never get that time back again if you don't take it now. After that, do the smallest thing you can. Call the one person who needs to be called. Engage whatever systems need to be engaged but engage them at the very most minimal level. Move really, really, really, slowly, because this is a period where it's easy for body and soul to get separated.
Our bodies can gallop forwards, but sometimes our souls haven't caught up. If you have an opportunity to be quiet and be present, take it. Accept and acclimatize and adjust to what's happening. Then, as the train starts rolling, and all the things that happen after a death kick in, you'll be better prepared.
You won't get a chance to catch your breath later on. You need to do it now. Being present in the moments after death is an incredible gift to yourself, it's a gift to the people you're with, and it's a gift to the person who is now crossing over into the afterlife. They're just a hair’s breadth away. They're just starting their new journey in the world without a body. If you keep a calm space around their body, and in the room, they're launched into the afterlife in a more beautiful way. It's a service to both sides of the veil.
Darren is a well-known psychic medium and mentor in the UK.
He runs the Barnham Spiritual Centre for the development of mediumship and psychic studies.
The Darren Hart School Of Mediumship is a professional development school with an excellent reputation for the depth of knowledge that is provided. They also have online development circles to give you the same opportunity to develop but from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world.
Website: DarrenHartMedium.co.uk
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