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.
"People with the gift of a heavenly sense of autonomy also have serenity and peace. They trust in the Lord, believe that nothing bad can touch them, and know that perverse desires will not plague them"