Deathbed visions: In their final hours, these occurrences brought solace

PremiumCaitlin GibsonWashington Post·29 Jul, 2026 06:00 AM14 mins to readThe deathbed visions that brought a sense of calm in the person who was dying. Photo / 123rfThe deathbed visions that brought a sense of calm in the person who was dying. Photo / 123rfThe end-of-life experiences that brought comfort to the dying and solace to their caregivers.

When we published our recent project about end-of-life dreams and visions, we invited Washington Post readers to share their personal experiences with this phenomenon. From my reporting, I knew that many caregivers