Of all the things we have in common such as being born, there's the other side of the rainbow, called 'dying or crossing the threshold'..and being dead for a few days. What difference might a few days make, many may wonder?
The theory of Rudolf Steiner as covered with stories by someone who actually experienced caring for the dead over many years, indicates there may be a three to three and a half day transition period After one has died.
During that time one's etheric body returns to another realm and one's life force energy blends with the world and nature.