Is there a grace period when we die?
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New research suggests death may be a gradual process rather than an instant event, with some patients recalling awareness after their heart stopped.
It raises questions about our final moments, and the ethics of assisted dying and organ donation. Could this window even allow for a final spiritual “grace period”? Prof John Wyatt and Rev Dr Susan Salt joined Esther to discuss..
Released on 13 Mar 2026
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