There is a difference between religion and having spiritual beliefs.Religion is a set of rules that are made by man and spiritual beliefs are what one person believs to be true.
I believe that *God* may change the course of a persons passing because he can use that persons talents to help others in some way.
Death is a natural process of course and according to scriptures death is a result of the original sin.If you adhere to Christian doctrines death of the body is not the end but the beginning if you have accepted the fact that your sins have already been paid for by the blood of Christ.
With the exception of death cults and demon worship all religions have differing views on life and death and the afterlife.One thing that is constant in all religious and spiritual beliefs is that living a life in service to others in need will be rewarded in the afterlife.