Deyu (day-OO) brings together two simple roots: de- (the act of giving) and -yu (togetherness). It means a gift that brings people closer — a concept built on gentle, universal sounds that feel familiar across almost every language.
People turn to accounts of near-death and near-death-like experiences carrying heavy questions about loss, meaning, and connection. Yet this vast body of writing is scattered, complex, and easy to feel lost in.
Deyu makes this archive approachable. It helps you explore patterns, themes, and individual stories with curiosity and care — so you feel a little less alone with the questions you're asking.
In crisis or grieving? Please connect with a person. The Terms of Use page lists several human support resources to start with, including Cruse Bereavement Support (UK) on 0808 808 1677.
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Prices in USD. Cancel at any time from the app's settings. A one-time $3 unlock also lets you bring your own Anthropic API key, which then stays in your browser — you pay Anthropic directly for usage.
Does it say what happens after death?
No. It helps you explore what people have written about their experiences.
Is it medical or therapeutic advice?
No — and it is not a substitute for a human being. If you are grieving or in crisis, please
contact a person or a support service.
Is it affiliated with NDERF?
No. It is independent and unofficial.
Are my conversations stored?
No.
What languages does it support?
Ask in your own language and Deyu replies in it — it will also cite accounts in that
language where the archive has them. Only the interface around the conversation (buttons,
plan names, settings, legal pages) is still English.
Deyu's mark is a dual-palm vessel: two arcs cradling a small dot, left open at the sides. The lower arc is a hand offering; the upper arc a hand receiving; the dot between them is the gift — and the bond it creates. Open at the sides, it is held, not grasped.