Sitting with the actively dying is grace filled.
Over time, one could sense if the soul is earthbound
Or more on the other side than on earth.
They are detached from everything.
Because they are starting on the other journey,
Which is more important and all consuming.
They are crossing over.
They could be filled with some apprehension, or peace.
But as they near the other side, ready to slip over,
Most of the time, they are in complete peace.
And we, with them, are able to feel that same peace.
The above is my experience.
Accurate or not, I do not know.
I just feel moved to write this.
The Quiet Land 