Who said "Death is not an end, but a transformation of the spirit."?

This quote is attributed to Lumiere.

Death is not an end, but a transformation of the spirit. - Lumiere

"Death is not an end, but a transformation of the spirit."

Lumiere Death

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"Life is a cabaret, old chum!"

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"Death doesn't scare me anymore."

"Death and I are old friends."

"Welcome to my world."

"Death is just the beginning."