This essay is a research study of cases where people are fully aware of their surroundings with out-of-body experiences near death. Neuroscientists have extensively researched this concept. I do not entertain paranormal perspectives, as this is based on solid scientific research grounded in physical concepts, with credible references provided.
Neuroscientists study the possibility of consciousness after death to determine if there is an afterlife. Sudden mental clarity before death is a common phenomenon. It's known as Terminal Lucidity, which refers to the experience of seeing people who already had died just prior to one's passing. Does that imply the existence of an afterlife? I review this research to examine how our awareness might continue.