Ellen G. White teaches that after death, there is no consciousness—people do not continue to think, feel, or exist in any form until the resurrection. She firmly rejects the idea of natural immortality or that the soul lives on after death. Instead, she emphasizes that death is a state of unconsciousness, and the character of each person is fixed at death; there is no second chance for salvation after this life. The hope for believers is in the resurrection, when Jesus Christ will return and raise the righteous to eternal life. The wicked, on the other hand, will face the "second death," which is final destruction. Ellen White also warns that believing in an immediate transition to heaven or hell at death can lead to despair and even tragic choices. In summary, according to Ellen White, after death, people sleep in unconsciousness until the resurrection. This life is our only opportunity to prepare for eternity, and our influence continues, but our fate is sealed at death. References: - The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 4, p. 364.3; The Great Controversy, p. 545.2, 544.1, 539.2, 360.2 - Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 466.2 - Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 263.3 - The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 3, p. 46.2; Life Sketches of Paul, p. 113.2 - Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students, p. 98.2 If you’d like direct quotations or more detail on any specific point, just let me know!