[He wishes he was joking; he's had to put strengthening spells on all of his furniture and half of the things he owns are still getting smashed by big cats or enthusiastic canines.]
No, they don't. I've made an exception for myself lately, but for the most part the dead and I keep away from the living. It can be hard for everyone involved. If you're alive you can't really understand what its like, no matter how hard you try and most of the dead I know find it too painful to try and connect with the living. It tends to create a gulf between the two sides.