But, of course. Living' and 'dying' as we know it here does not relate to the fact that Life Is. This entity may even ask us if the individual we are asking about is still in the physical, if they are near or far from a physical standpoint or if they are male or female. This is to clarify what they are perceiving from a holographic standpoint and make it fit into our limited view of physical reality. Questions must be specific, not implied.
Implications make no sense in the fourth transpersonal layer.
Neither do rambling statements that skirt around a question but never ask it. They usually offer no advice unless asked. Do not ask this question to keep yourself from having to ask a question or to hide a question that you know about. They will know that. Ask it only if there is something lingering that you cannot put your finger on.