Near death experiences (NDEs), including those that are described as "heavenly" or "otherworldly," are subjective experiences reported by individuals who have come close to death. The veracity of NDEs, including their "heavenly" component, is a matter of debate and interpretation, and different individuals and belief systems have differing views on the nature and cause of these experiences. Some people believe that NDEs, including those that describe a heavenly or spiritual realm, are real experiences that provide evidence of an afterlife or spiritual realm. Others suggest that NDEs may be the result of physiological or psychological factors, such as brain activity or chemical changes during near-death states. Ultimately, the truth of NDEs, including their heavenly component, remains a matter of ongoing investigation, and more research is needed to determine what, if anything, these experiences reveal about the nature of consciousness and the afterlife.