[MargaretR]

Having read quite a bit about the topic, I report that there is nothing to indicate that reincarnation happens soon after a death. On the contrary, some souls 'rest up' for centuries.

There is some evidence, from past life regression research, that there are 'soul groups' which reincarnate in order to 'meet again' in physical reality.

I recall there was an Xfiles episode which illustrated this theory.