The afterlife is a massive mystery, and in this video, we detail what the New Church believes happens (both in general and step-by-step). The short answer is that life simply continues, but in a more beautiful and real way than we can possibly imagine.
"Although God is never angry and never turns away or hides His face He is said to do so because that is how it seems to someone under the influence of evil. For that person turns themself away and hides the Lord's face from themself."
