the afterlife...

[zifnab]

At the moment I believe you are being vociferous chatting to a friend?

Nienna: She goes rather to the halls of Mandos, which are near to her own; and all those who wait in Mandos cry to her, for she brings strength to the spirit and turns sorrow to wisdom.

I always found that quote to be very interesting and heartfelt. It seems to bring hope and wisdom to the fallen so that when their time comes, they will be that much capable of accomplishing whatever there duty may be.