Death stings because of sin. When one believes in Jesus and becomes saved, they are made righteous and they become saints. As a result, sin no longer has power over them, even if they make mistakes time and again. Since a saved person is not under the law and the law is what empowers sin, the sting that makes people feel so much pain when one dies is removed and the realization that it's the body that has died and not the real person helps bring hope and comfort. 1Co 15:56 KJV The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.