Azrael

Classification: Virtue

The angel of death, the grim reaper. Azrael separates the soul from body on earth. He is a Holy Angel, Not a Fallen Angel, thus can go to Earth, where the others have been barred from returning. (His role is not to be confused with that of Samael or Michael who transport the soul to Paradise and Sheol respectively; or Ramiel who transports souls to the In-Between) parent: Holy Angels

[1] Oriental legend has it that Azrael accomplishes his mission (i.e., bringing death first and separation afterward) by holding an apple from the Tree of Life to the nostril of the dying person. Ref dictionary of angels