What Does It Mean When You Dream About Someone Who Is Already Dead?
Dreams can have many different meanings to different people, each dream interpreted slightly differently from the way before, dictated by the setting, scenario, or events that happen during the course of it. Dreams are believed to be the mind’s way of communicating with you — telling you things or reminding you of certain places/people/situations that you might not have otherwise remembered.
A very common dream to have is one where a dead friend, relative, or associate pops up. Dreaming of someone who is already dead could, of course, just be a sign that you were thinking of or missing that person. It is very common to dream of someone who has recently passed away, and although this might be of some comfort to you, it might strike the question:
What does it mean when you dream about someone who is already dead?
As well as being a very obvious sign that you miss the person who has died and commonly occurring in the time period immediately following the passing, dreaming of that person is also thought to be a message, of sorts, from beyond the grave. For many years there have been links and theories that the dream world and spirit world could be connected, and if this were to be true, dreaming could be a way for that spirit — the spirit of the dead person — to communicate with you. If it seems that you are being told a message, perhaps to go ahead with someone or even to be wary or cautious of a new adventure you are embarking on, it might just be time to sit back and listen.
Are you rushing into things?
Are you making a poor choice?
Have you thought about it logically and rationally?
In Pagan times, it was traditionally believed that a deceased person communicating advice in a dream was to be listened to and obeyed immediately, any disobedience met by anger from the Gods and the encouragement of bad luck and omens.
Some dream experts believe that dreams of passed relatives in the run-up to a wedding could be interpreted as advice against the coupling.
Dreaming of deceased parents, especially when they are, once again, giving you a warning or advice is thought to be a subconscious sign that trouble is on the horizon and that you should make sure you’re planning for all eventualities, both bad as well as good.
Dreaming of the newly deceased could also be the way that your subconscious tells you that you’re not quite finished with the grieving process. Grief and mourning following the death of a loved one is a process, and it can often be a very lengthy one, particularly if the death was seemingly out-of-the-blue or a shock. In grief-ridden dreams, it is typical to have the same or similar dreams repeatedly, over the course of a few weeks or months. It is also quite common to experience a conflict of some sort, in the dream. This could be seen as a metaphor for how you’re not dealing with your own emotions during the difficult time of your life. Maybe you need to stop bottling your emotions up and actually deal with what you’re feeling. This is very much the case if you are spiralling downwards, feeling lonely, or don’t think you have anywhere to turn. There is always someone that can and will help, and you shouldn’t be afraid to speak out and say that you need comfort or affection.
Finally, there is another dream interpretation that you should bear in mind when looking into the meanings of dreaming about deceased loved ones; it could be a sign that all is at peace, particularly if the dream itself was a pleasant, comforting, or soothing one. Many people worry about what happens to the ‘being’ or ‘soul’ of a person when that person passes on, and a comforting or soothing dalliance in the dream is meant to be a sign that everything is okay and as it should be.
There are often so many different dream interpretations for just one dream-topic alone, which can make it tough to understand what the dream is actually meant to mean or depict. Only you can appreciate the importance of that dream to you, and we hope that you also manage to find comfort following the passing of a loved one.
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Sam
January 28, 2020 at 10:05 pm
My mother died due to suicide a week ago and I dreamt I was waiting for a takeaway meal, expected the delivery to be outside but when I opened the door my mother was just standing at the door looking at me with a straight face. I was shocked and froze for about 20 seconds in the dream just trying to comprehend what was going on and then woke up. What does it mean?
Thanks.
web admin
January 29, 2020 at 4:40 pm
The dream may mean your subconscious mind is struggling to come terms with the past. When you lose someone in such a traumatic way, it can leave a deep mark on your subconscious mind. These kinds of dreams may even happen for years because of the trauma of losing her in such an unexpected, unfair way. Nothing about this is fair to you or anyone who loved her. The pain will never really go away, but it will become bearable.
Jeannie
January 27, 2020 at 7:55 am
Last night i dreamed of 2 people who died many years ago. The first one was my grandmother who passed away when i was a teenager, about 40 years ago. It took place in a church and seemed almost like a viewing. She was in the open casket, me and several family members were sitting in the pews and there was a ‘speaker’ who was talking about some subject totally unrelated. At some point, my grandmother began to move her head slightly upward and her mouth started moving, like she had something to say.If it matters, she and i were never close. Then that dream came to a close.
Later my deceased husband appeared. He died 10 years ago after a prolonged illness. In the dream he was vibrant & healthy, dressed in a tuxedo. He asked me (& one of our children who is very much alive) to get some luggage from the basement for him, as he was going on a trip. I got the luggage, brought it upstairs, then i was suddenly in some sort of strip mall, going into a home goods store.
There was no fear or heaviness with either of these dreams but it seems odd to dream of 2 people in the same night. Any insights?
web admin
January 27, 2020 at 6:57 pm
Often, we dream of loved ones who passed away at pivotal moments in our lives. It may be because you want them to see what you have accomplished, or you may just wish to have their love and support right now. The fact that you don’t feel fear or heaviness seems to indicate that it is probably one of the previous reasons mentioned.
Sarah
January 27, 2020 at 5:44 am
I had always dreamed of my first love,especially last year I often dream about him. And in my dreams he show how much he cared and loved for me. He died when we were younger. I’m already 33 and had family. I wanna know the meaning of my dream.
web admin
January 27, 2020 at 7:02 pm
A first love normally leaves a lasting mark on your psyche, and death does as well. The fact that your first love died means that his memory may reverberate for years or decades afterward. Your subconscious mind is probably just exploring the what-ifs of what could have happened if he had stayed alive. All of this is quite normal, so I wouldn’t read too much into it.
Lynne Jenkins
January 27, 2020 at 5:27 am
My mom died 9 years ago. She’s been coming to me in my dreams alot. My husband that died is there too. My boys are alive but they’re little in the dreams. They’re awesome dreams like I talked to Mom about her being dead and I need her. She’s still so loving. We’re comforting each other.
web admin
January 27, 2020 at 7:03 pm
Perhaps she is appearing in your dreams because you need her love and support in your life right now. It is also possible that you just miss her and wanted her to have a chance to see how your life has turned out. The fact that you seem aware that she has passed on in your dream seems to indicate that you have healed, and your subconscious mind understands that she has passed on.
Rachel clayton
January 27, 2020 at 4:37 am
I had a dream About . My best friend , I lost him to suicide on 14th December 2019
The dream I had last night ,, I was sat next to him I just remember seeing his watch and his face and he had a blue cardigan on . He was laughing but I don’t remember him saying anything to me , it was just laughter . I was explaining to him what happened the night we found him and how I was trying to get in to his house , I was banging on the window . It felt so reel , like I was actually with him , I think I actually felt him ? It was so strange . .
web admin
January 27, 2020 at 7:09 pm
After losing a loved one in such a traumatic, difficult way, it is normal to dream about them for months or years afterward. It is your subconscious mind’s way of trying to understand what happened. It seems like your subconscious mind is just working through your loss and trying to find answers that may be impossible to ever actually find.
Oli
January 27, 2020 at 2:50 am
I had a dream of something I know, who died many years ago readying and I was at the funeral. There was so many people who were there that I know including family and close friends. I woke up before the burial
web admin
January 27, 2020 at 7:15 pm
The dream may be entirely random. Death is also a sign of change and transformation when it happens in a dream. Perhaps the dream just shows a change approaching in your life. The deceased individual in the dream may have just appeared because you are aware of their death, so they were one of the first people your subconscious thought of when it created the dream.
Sara
January 26, 2020 at 12:11 pm
I had a dream that my aunt who died a couple weeks ago, and had been sick in the hospital for almost a year and was expected to die at some point, the dream was that she ecscaped her hospital room and we were searching the hospital for her and the woods near the hospital then I woke up but does this have some kind of meaning
web admin
January 26, 2020 at 7:31 pm
This dream is a reflection of your emotional relationship with your late aunt. The hospital and woods may be indication of your thoughts regarding her feelings of death. Ensure that this dream guides you to behave in a manner that will honor the memory of your aunt.
Kiana
January 26, 2020 at 8:08 am
I dreamed I was in my mother’s kitchen talking to Aaliyah (the singer who passed away) and she stared at me for a moment and her eyes were black. I felt a little panic and asked her was she okay. She said I’m fine I’m just hungry. She opens the pan on the stove and eats a lobster tail, and washes her hands. She said yeah I was just hungry, and she looked normal again. Then we continue talking and I walk into the living room to grab a photo album, and she sits onto the couch. When I turn to her, I see myself floating above the couch with a full pregnant belly with one palm up and one palm down and my legs crossed. I have been up since 5:55 am googling what this could mean. I woke up as soon as I saw myself looking at myself.
web admin
January 26, 2020 at 8:02 pm
This dream is a reflection of your emotional connection with this artist that you appreciate. Seeing yourself within the dream is an indication of of your desire to look inward. Introspection will help you navigate your life, as this will help you determine what course of action is appropriate.
Madison
January 25, 2020 at 9:52 pm
my grandma passed about a week ago and i had a dream that she kept dying and dying over and over again and then she was alive and tried to sell the house that we lived in and asked me to get her things get her this and that. i don’t know what it’s suppose to mean. i can’t believe any of this
web admin
January 25, 2020 at 10:13 pm
Your subconscious mind is just struggling to accept the fact that she has passed on. You have gone through a major trauma, so it only makes sense that your subconscious mind may struggle to adjust initially. Sometimes, people dream about a deceased loved one years later because a traumatic event like this can be extremely difficult to adjust to.
Lisa
January 25, 2020 at 6:48 pm
I had a dream with my ex that passed away last year. In the dream he was riding an alligator. I told him he was crazy n looking to get killed. He said it’s not bad at all come n try it. I said hell no n woke up. What does that mean
web admin
January 25, 2020 at 9:33 pm
He probably appeared just because you miss him. The risks he took in the dream may just be due to your subconscious realizing that no danger or life-or-death threat can really harm him anymore.
Liliana
January 25, 2020 at 7:51 am
I had a dream with my ex boyfriend’ s mom who died of alcoholism. I didn’t have a relationship with her at all. I dated her son when I was 18. We are still friends and we are both close to our 50’s. She died a few hrs ago. In the dream, she looked really good. We hugged for a long time and then talked. She had just moved to a new place. I also saw one of my friends dad in the dream. He was there helping my exes mother out with things. He never spoke to me. When I finally got his attention, he said hello and told me he thought I looked familiar. He is currently battling an alcohol and drug addiction, too. I also like to drink. It’s nit all time but I do indulge. I wonder if this dream was meant for me to stop. In this dream one person is dead and was an alcoholic and the other person is currently alive and is an alcoholic, too. Then there is me and I also drink!
web admin
January 25, 2020 at 9:45 pm
Dreams typically reflect your subconscious mind, so it is possible your subconscious mind (like your conscious mind) sees the connection and is afraid that drinking will lead to problems later in your life. It is always possible that the dream was also just a sign that you should drink less. Some recent meta-studies have looked at all of the current research on alcohol consumption, and it seems like any amount of alcohol consumed (not just excessive amounts) actually raises your risk of cancer, stroke and other chronic diseases.
Liliana Cruz
January 25, 2020 at 7:51 am
I had a dream with my ex boyfriend’ s mom who died of alcoholism. I didn’t have a relationship with her at all. I dated her son when I was 18. We are still friends and we are both close to our 50’s. She died a few hrs ago. In the dream, she looked really good. We hugged for a long time and then talked. She had just moved to a new place. I also saw one of my friends dad in the dream. He was there helping my exes mother out with things. He never spoke to me. When I finally got his attention, he said hello and told me he thought I looked familiar. He is currently battling an alcohol and drug addiction, too. I also like to drink. It’s nit all time but I do indulge. I wonder if this dream was meant for me to stop. In this dream one person is dead and was an alcoholic and the other person is currently alive and is an alcoholic, too. Then there is me and I also drink!
web admin
January 25, 2020 at 9:45 pm
Dreams typically reflect your subconscious mind, so it is possible your subconscious mind (like your conscious mind) sees the connection and is afraid that drinking will lead to problems later in your life. It is always possible that the dream was also just a sign that you should drink less. Some recent meta-studies have looked at all of the current research on alcohol consumption, and it seems like any amount of alcohol consumed (not just excessive amounts) actually raises your risk of cancer, stroke and other chronic diseases.
Josie dickens
January 25, 2020 at 6:46 am
One of my friends from school passed away 16 months ago and I’ve had a dream about him where the whole situation happened over again except in my dream I was there to see it. But that dream was closer to when he actually passed. last night on the 24th I had another dream. My friend Lawrence passed away on the 24th of September 2018 from a car wreck. The dream was about us all celebrating his life and having a party but when we left the party two of his closest friends passed away in a wreck. And I remember seeing “Colossians 2:2” somewhere in my dream. and in my dream, TWO of his closest friends passed away and we were celebrating TWO years of Lawrence passing. It’s kinda odd to me that the verse numbers were “2:2”. I woke up and looked it up and it says “Colossians 2:2, ESV: “that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery” I just don’t understand. please help me out and give me some peace.
web admin
January 25, 2020 at 9:49 pm
It seems like your subconscious mind is trying to come to terms with your loss, and this dream occurred for that reason. While it is possible that you are receiving some kind of sign, it’s also quite likely that your subconscious is just struggling to make sense of what has happened.
Vanessa
January 24, 2020 at 5:56 pm
I’ve had two people, who don’t know each other, tell me that I died in their dream. They both dreamt this the same night and told me the following day. What does it mean?
web admin
January 25, 2020 at 10:01 pm
Death is often a sign of transformation, so perhaps these people just sense that you are working toward some goal or have some kind of change approaching in your waking life. Unless you are prone to risk-taking, I highly doubt that you are dying in the near future.
Sophie
January 23, 2020 at 6:18 pm
I’ve had a dream about my grandad that passed in November, it was like I was re living the whole week of him passing, why?! What does this mean!? Was horrible.
web admin
January 24, 2020 at 11:31 am
The death of your grandfather certainly has influenced your dreams, and this dream could have appeared due to the strength of your shared emotional connection. Honor his memory by sharing your kindness and compassion at all times.
Dionte
January 23, 2020 at 8:02 am
I had a dream that my deceased girlfriend popped up in a picture with me and my new girlfriend but I was in the picture twice and it was for a split second I seen her then I woke up and I could feel her presence in the room with me can someone please explain to me what it means
Dionte
January 23, 2020 at 8:07 am
Also might I add me and my new girlfriend was taking a picture and when the picture was taking my deceased girlfriend was in the picture with us
web admin
January 23, 2020 at 4:07 pm
It sounds like your subconscious mind is gradually starting to recognize that you have moved on to a new girlfriend and your old girlfriend is deceased.
web admin
January 23, 2020 at 4:04 pm
It means you miss her, and your subconscious mind is trying to understand where she has gone. While you consciously know what happened to her, your subconscious mind is still trying to work through all of these feelings and figure out where she went. This kind of dream can happen for months or years after someone passes on as the subconscious mind tries to heal.
Abbie Parker
January 23, 2020 at 12:07 am
• possible trigger to some •
I recently had a dream about my brother, nan, and a family dog that have all passed away. But it wasn’t a nice dream, someone I didn’t know made me dig up their graves and hold the bones? I was scary and horrible, but all these people passed away like 10 years ago(ish).
Then last night I had a dream about my father killing himself (he’s still alive) but I haven’t had a relationship with him for years.
What could they both mean?
web admin
January 24, 2020 at 11:43 am
The first aspect of your dream is a reflection of your emotional relationship with your late family members, and their bones could be a sign that you would like to reconnect with them. The second dream is about death, which is often a symbol of change. You are aware that your relationship with your father has ended.
Isaac
January 22, 2020 at 6:21 pm
I had a dream last night that someone told me that my mom had just died. My mom died 5 years ago. In the dream I kept thinking that my mom died already why is this person now saying my mom just died.
web admin
January 22, 2020 at 7:18 pm
Your dream is a reflection of your emotional relationship with your late mother. Something in your life may have caused this dream to manifest. Death is often a symbol of your knowledge of change, there may be a social or emotional relationship that is altering at this time.
Lisa Bulvas
January 22, 2020 at 8:14 pm
Hi, I keep having reoccurring dreams of my dead spouse. He passed away in December 2017, he was only 36. We were in the midst of divorce and things were really bad, he had been arrested and wasn’t allowed contact with me and our children. So hence he died with us having no closure. I’ve tried so hard and I’ve moved on with my life but he keeps coming into my dreams. I feel he can’t let go and I’m afraid he may be stuck between here and the spirit dimension. I would really like to know what this means? It’s honestly driving me crazy. Thank you!
web admin
January 22, 2020 at 8:20 pm
You feel that your late partner is in the spirit realm and interacting with you because he can’t let go. It seems that you are focusing your thoughts in this direction. Take this time to make a decision about what you want for your future, and focus your emotional energy elsewhere.
Liza Linkletter
January 21, 2020 at 8:04 pm
I lost a dearest best friend, who suffered a long battle cancer, He was my bestest friend, never spoke a bad word about no one ever..I miss him like crazy.Ive had a few dreams of him, one he asked me how i was doin? I said good i haven’t seen u in long time, another dream he hugged me n his bad arm where,he had a stroke, wouldn’t work good but tried hugging me telling me it be alright, with a big smile..What dose these dreams mean?
web admin
January 22, 2020 at 8:08 pm
This dream is a reflection of the strength of your emotional relationship with your late best friend. It is possible that this dream appeared because you needed this support at this time. Share your positive energy with the world, as this will honor the memory of your best friend.
Sherri
January 20, 2020 at 2:17 pm
Lastnight I dreamed of my brother who passed 3 years ago from cancer. There was tons of people around but me as well as my mom was searching for him. We didn’t know where he was but we eventually found him
web admin
January 20, 2020 at 2:38 pm
The dream may show that you miss your brother and wish that he could be physically present in your life. The fact that your subconscious doesn’t seem to realize that he is actually deceased. Sometimes, it can take years for your subconscious to accept that a loved one has passed on in life.