Death frees us from a state where we are able to experience suffering, be hungry, thirsty, afflicted, aged, or ill. Christ defeated death, being free from it. Therefore, living a life according to Christ frees us from death. When we live a life of Christ, we are free from death, suffering, hunger, thirst, affliction, age, illness, and suffering. We do not need experience death to experience the sacredness of heaven. We need only to live a life of Christ. We can then defeat death like He did. However, we will never be totally similar to Christ. Our conviction, dedication, and love for Him will be acknowledged by the Lord. We need only to try our best, to our fullest capacity, and God will fill us to reach the 100% and then some. We can experience heaven without experiencing death. To be in heaven is to be in total communion with Christ.
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.