we want there to be some sort of afterlife after death because our lives on earth are so short and meaningless, and we don't have the time or resources to live the way we want. what comes after death is likely the same as before you are born; you just don't exist anymore, no personality or memories remain, just infinite silence and darkness. sounds gloomy I know, but it would basically be sort of like when you are in full REM sleep, except you can't wake up. although part of me would like the Hindus to be right and reincarnation be real. but ultimately... enjoy your nothingness people.