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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream","crawl_time":1776326464,"first_indexed_time":1647328464,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,wikihow!www,\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream s443","src_root_hash":"12431216878206919092","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"What Does It Mean When Someone Dies in Your Dream?","meta_descriptions":["It can be alarming to wake up from a dream where someone dies. What does it mean? You may feel anxious if the dream features the death of a person who's still alive. On the other hand, you might feel comforted if your dream has a cherished..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Download Article\nDownload Article\nIt can be alarming to wake up from a dream where someone dies. What does it mean? You may feel anxious if the dream features the death of a person who's still alive. On the other hand, you might feel comforted if your dream has a\ncherished loved one who's already died\n. Although experts don't have clear answers on why people dream, we'll share reasons why you might be having this dream along with plenty of psychology-based interpretations.\nDreams about someone dying can represent transformation or the end of a chapter in your life. If you're close to the person who died, it could mean that your relationship is changing, says dream interpreter Jesse Lyon.\n[1]\nIf you're dreaming about a deceased loved one, it might mean you're still working through the loss.\n[2]\n[3]\nWatching someone die in your dream can feel frighteningly realistic, but it's usually figurative. You might dream about someone dying if you're making big life changes like leaving a job or ending a long-term relationship for instance.\n[4]\nDreaming about dying can also motivate you to make a change that you've been putting off. For example, maybe you've been thinking about going back to school or repairing a broken relationship.\nAdvertisement\nIf you've dreamed about someone close to you dying, like a parent, sibling, or child, it may be because you genuinely fear losing them. It may also mean that you fear a loss of connection with that person.\n[5]\nFor example, you might dream about your sibling dying. This might be triggered by real-life relationship problems between the two of you.\nIf you dream that you're the one who dies, it might be because you're afraid of losing some part of your identity.\nReader Poll:\nWe asked 202 wikiHow readers what they find most effective for dealing with nightmares, and\n49%\nof them said\nI talk about them with friends or family to process my feelings.\n[Take Poll]\nMaybe you've been too busy focusing on work or raising a family, and you haven't been doing things that help you thrive or relax. A dream about your own death can be a wake-up call to focus your attention on something that's important to you.\nFor instance, maybe you've been so preoccupied with making other people happy, that you haven't prioritized your own happiness. Give yourself permission to spend time on yourself.\nAdvertisement\nIt might mean that it's completely over, especially if you're dreaming that you're in a graveyard or burying them. In some cases, dreaming about a friend or partner dying might just mean that the relationship is changing in some way.\n[6]\nFor instance, you might dream about a childhood friend dying, when in reality you're both growing older and going your separate ways.\nYour dream about the person can feel extreme—you might feel amazement to\nsee them alive in your dream\nor you may feel intense despair to realize that they're not actually alive in reality. You're more likely to have these types of \"back to life\" dreams within the first few days or months of a loved one's death.\n[7]\nResearchers found that people who had a mixture of intensely positive and negative emotions were still in the earliest stages of grief.\nAdvertisement\nSome people see this kind of dream as a\nvisit from those they love\n. It just means that you still care about the person and you have positive memories of them. You may even wake up feeling happy or cared for.\n[8]\nIn these dreams, you might see your deceased loved one, but they're healthy or young again.\nIf you dream about a loved one who's died, you might dream that they support you in some way—they cook you a meal, give you a hug, or offer you advice.\nSometimes, we don't get to properly say goodbye to our loved ones before they pass. You may feel regret that you couldn't say farewell or part on good terms with someone. Dreams are a way that some people find closure months or even years after someone passes.\n[9]\nFor instance, if you weren't able to make it to a grandparent's bedside before they died, you may dream that you're visiting with them and you give them a big goodbye hug. This can help you feel at peace with their death.\nAdvertisement\n[10]\nIf you're preparing for the death of a loved one, then dying is a subject that will weigh heavily on your mind. This stress from preparing to grieve can cause more frequent dreaming.\n[11]\nIt's not surprising that you may dream about the person dying since you're mentally preparing for that to happen.\n[12]\nIf you're a caregiver struggling with poor sleep, it can help to unwind and do something relaxing before you go to bed.\nIf it's hard for you to stop thinking about the death of a loved one, set aside time specifically to think about that. Then, shift your mental energy to something completely different.\nIn this case, your death might symbolically mean the end of how you used to be or a behavior that you're stopping.\n[13]\nFor instance, if you're stressed not smoking anymore, you may dream about your death, but really it's because you're thinking about the end of a habit.\nDeath dreams might alert you that you need to nurture some new part of yourself. For example, if you're a new non-smoker, allow yourself to feel proud of your hard work or reward yourself in some way.\nAdvertisement\nResearchers found that terminally ill patients near death increasingly dreamed about dying. This led researchers to believe that dreams of dying may be a way for the mind to acknowledge and accept mortality.\n[14]\nThe study went on to say that thinking about and discussing death can relieve these kinds of existential struggles.\nBecause dreams feel so real it's easy to worry that if someone died in your dream, they'll die in real life. Fortunately, just because you dream about something doesn't mean it is going to happen.\n[15]\nYou may be trying to figure out what a death dream means, but psychologists don't look for a single answer. Instead, they work with patients who are looking for their own interpretations of what the dream means to them.\n[16]\nAdvertisement\nSearch\nAdd New Question\nQuestion\nWhy do I dream about famous people or fictional characters dying, even though they are not dead in reality?\nCommunity Answer\nDreaming about people dying might indicate a desire for change or reflect feelings of regret for not spending enough time with others. Death in dreams often symbolizes the end of something or a significant transformation.\nQuestion\nWhat does it mean if I dream about a loved one being sick or dying, even though they are healthy in real life?\nCommunity Answer\nDreaming about a loved one being sick or dying may indicate underlying feelings or unresolved issues related to them, such as conflicts or guilt about not spending enough time together.\nQuestion\nWhat does it mean if my daughter dreams about me dying?\nCommunity Answer\nShe might be worried or upset about something related to you. If you haven't talked in a while or have had a disagreement, that could be influencing her dreams. It's a good idea to ask her if something is bothering her.\nSee more answers\nAsk a Question\n200 characters left\nInclude your email address to get a message when this question is answered.\nSubmit\nAdvertisement\nVideo\nThanks for submitting a tip for review!\nReferences\n↑\nJesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview\n↑\nJesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview\n↑\nJesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview\n↑\nhttps:\/\/kentuckycounselingcenter.com\/do-dreams-mean-anything\/\n↑\nhttps:\/\/journeyintodreams.com\/death-and-dying\/\n↑\nhttps:\/\/journeyintodreams.com\/death-and-dying\/\n↑\nhttps:\/\/dreams.ucsc.edu\/168\/deceased_loved_ones.html\n↑\nhttps:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/dream-catcher\/201902\/dreams-and-death\n↑\nhttps:\/\/dreams.ucsc.edu\/168\/deceased_loved_ones.html\nAbout This Article\nThanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 406,626 times.\nReader Success Stories\nAnonymous\nFeb 20, 2023\n\"I actually had one of the dreams before and was wondering what they ment. 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Jesse Lyon is a licensed counselor, dream interpreter and clinical hypnotherapist based in Orlando, FL. With over a decade of experience, Jesse has an extensive background in complex trauma, anxiety, dissociative disorders, and the neurodivergent community. In 2017, he launched his private practice, Lyon Counseling LLC, where he bridges the gap between modern culture and empathetic mental health. Jesse is a passionate educator and viral social media influencer with over 2.5 million TikTok followers @LyonMentalHealth, where he shares insights on the subconscious mind, dream interpretation, and more. He is also the cofounder of Trauma Focused Hypnotherapy, a hypnotherapy practice that offers in-person trainings with clients, plus online courses and other educational resources. He previously worked as one of the founders and Chief Dream Scientist at the DreamApp Ltd. Jesse graduated with a BA in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University, and with a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University.   \n  \n There are [11 references](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#References) cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.   \n  \n This article has been viewed 406,626 times.\n\nIt can be alarming to wake up from a dream where someone dies. What does it mean? You may feel anxious if the dream features the death of a person who's still alive. On the other hand, you might feel comforted if your dream has a [cherished loved one who's already died](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Seeing-Dead-Person-Alive-in-Dream-Meaning \"Seeing Dead Person Alive in Dream Meaning\"). Although experts don't have clear answers on why people dream, we'll share reasons why you might be having this dream along with plenty of psychology-based interpretations.\n\n## What It Means If You See Someone's Death in Your Dream\n[![](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/MembershipManager\/resources\/download-01.svg) Download Image](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/MembershipManager\/resources\/download-01.svg) Download Image](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\nDreams about someone dying can represent transformation or the end of a chapter in your life. If you're close to the person who died, it could mean that your relationship is changing, says dream interpreter Jesse Lyon.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-1)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Jesse_Lyon_2.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Jesse_Lyon_2.png) ![](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/lightbox\/mag-icon.svg)Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Jesse-Lyon-MS-CCHt-QS-LMHC) Expert Interview  If you're dreaming about a deceased loved one, it might mean you're still working through the loss.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-2)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Jesse_Lyon_2.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Jesse_Lyon_2.png)Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Jesse-Lyon-MS-CCHt-QS-LMHC) Expert Interview\n## Steps\n1\n\n### You’re dealing with change.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![Dying can signify transformation or the end of something.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9b\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg)\n   **Dying can signify transformation or the end of something.**[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-3)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Jesse_Lyon_2.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Jesse_Lyon_2.png)Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Jesse-Lyon-MS-CCHt-QS-LMHC) Expert Interview Watching someone die in your dream can feel frighteningly realistic, but it's usually figurative. You might dream about someone dying if you're making big life changes like leaving a job or ending a long-term relationship for instance.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-4) X Research source\n   \n   - Dreaming about dying can also motivate you to make a change that you've been putting off. For example, maybe you've been thinking about going back to school or repairing a broken relationship.\n\n2\n\n### You’re worried about losing someone.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![The person who dies in your dream might be someone you're afraid to lose.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a5\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg)\n   **The person who dies in your dream might be someone you're afraid to lose.** If you've dreamed about someone close to you dying, like a parent, sibling, or child, it may be because you genuinely fear losing them. It may also mean that you fear a loss of connection with that person.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-5) X Research source\n   \n   - For example, you might dream about your sibling dying. This might be triggered by real-life relationship problems between the two of you.\n   - If you dream that you're the one who dies, it might be because you're afraid of losing some part of your identity.\n   - **Reader Poll:** We asked 202 wikiHow readers what they find most effective for dealing with nightmares, and **49%** of them said **I talk about them with friends or family to process my feelings.** [\\[Take Poll\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Dream-Within-a-Dream-Meaning#reader_poll_2559)\n\n3\n\n### You need to nurture yourself.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![You may dream that you're dying if you're not feeling fulfilled.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b6\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg)\n   **You may dream that you're dying if you're not feeling fulfilled.** Maybe you've been too busy focusing on work or raising a family, and you haven't been doing things that help you thrive or relax. A dream about your own death can be a wake-up call to focus your attention on something that's important to you.\n   \n   - For instance, maybe you've been so preoccupied with making other people happy, that you haven't prioritized your own happiness. Give yourself permission to spend time on yourself.\n\n4\n\n### You’re working through the end of a relationship.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![The death of someone can symbolize a changing relationship.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg)\n   **The death of someone can symbolize a changing relationship.** It might mean that it's completely over, especially if you're dreaming that you're in a graveyard or burying them. In some cases, dreaming about a friend or partner dying might just mean that the relationship is changing in some way.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-6) X Research source\n   \n   - For instance, you might dream about a childhood friend dying, when in reality you're both growing older and going your separate ways.\n\n5\n\n### You're grieving the recent loss of someone.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![Working through the loss can cause intense emotions.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b6\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg)\n   **Working through the loss can cause intense emotions.** Your dream about the person can feel extreme—you might feel amazement to [see them alive in your dream](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Seeing-Dead-Person-Alive-in-Dream-Meaning \"Seeing Dead Person Alive in Dream Meaning\") or you may feel intense despair to realize that they're not actually alive in reality. You're more likely to have these types of \"back to life\" dreams within the first few days or months of a loved one's death.[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-7) X Research source\n   \n   - Researchers found that people who had a mixture of intensely positive and negative emotions were still in the earliest stages of grief.\n\n6\n\n### You're fondly remembering a deceased loved one.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![These dreams can bring you a sense of comfort.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg)\n   **These dreams can bring you a sense of comfort.** Some people see this kind of dream as a [visit from those they love](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Get-a-Message-from-a-Deceased-Loved-One \"Get a Message from a Deceased Loved One\"). It just means that you still care about the person and you have positive memories of them. You may even wake up feeling happy or cared for.[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-8) X Research source\n   \n   - In these dreams, you might see your deceased loved one, but they're healthy or young again.\n   - If you dream about a loved one who's died, you might dream that they support you in some way—they cook you a meal, give you a hug, or offer you advice.\n\n7\n\n### You need a sense of closure.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![You might dream that a deceased loved one gives you assurances or forgiveness.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/24\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg)\n   **You might dream that a deceased loved one gives you assurances or forgiveness.** Sometimes, we don't get to properly say goodbye to our loved ones before they pass. You may feel regret that you couldn't say farewell or part on good terms with someone. Dreams are a way that some people find closure months or even years after someone passes.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-9) X Research source\n   \n   - For instance, if you weren't able to make it to a grandparent's bedside before they died, you may dream that you're visiting with them and you give them a big goodbye hug. This can help you feel at peace with their death.\n\n8\n\n### You’re currently dealing with someone who’s dying.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![Caregivers frequently experience disturbing dreams.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg)\n   **Caregivers frequently experience disturbing dreams.**[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-10) X Research source     If you're preparing for the death of a loved one, then dying is a subject that will weigh heavily on your mind. This stress from preparing to grieve can cause more frequent dreaming.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-11) X [Trustworthy Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals [Go to source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)   It's not surprising that you may dream about the person dying since you're mentally preparing for that to happen.[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-12)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Jesse_Lyon_2.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Jesse_Lyon_2.png)Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Jesse-Lyon-MS-CCHt-QS-LMHC) Expert Interview\n   \n   - If you're a caregiver struggling with poor sleep, it can help to unwind and do something relaxing before you go to bed.\n   - If it's hard for you to stop thinking about the death of a loved one, set aside time specifically to think about that. Then, shift your mental energy to something completely different.\n\n9\n\n### You’re letting go of a behavior.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![You might dream that you're dying or dead if you're trying to be different.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e9\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg)\n   **You might dream that you're dying or dead if you're trying to be different.** In this case, your death might symbolically mean the end of how you used to be or a behavior that you're stopping.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-13) X Research source     For instance, if you're stressed not smoking anymore, you may dream about your death, but really it's because you're thinking about the end of a habit.\n   \n   - Death dreams might alert you that you need to nurture some new part of yourself. For example, if you're a new non-smoker, allow yourself to feel proud of your hard work or reward yourself in some way.\n\n10\n\n### You struggle with the subject of death.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![In many cultures, death is a taboo subject, so dreams may be your way of confronting it.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/ee\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg)\n   **In many cultures, death is a taboo subject, so dreams may be your way of confronting it.** Researchers found that terminally ill patients near death increasingly dreamed about dying. This led researchers to believe that dreams of dying may be a way for the mind to acknowledge and accept mortality.[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-14) X Research source\n   \n   - The study went on to say that thinking about and discussing death can relieve these kinds of existential struggles.\n\n11\n\n### You’re not predicting someone’s death.\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream)\n\n1. [![Just because you've had the dream doesn't mean it will happen.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5c\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg)\n   **Just because you've had the dream doesn't mean it will happen.** Because dreams feel so real it's easy to worry that if someone died in your dream, they'll die in real life. Fortunately, just because you dream about something doesn't mean it is going to happen.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-15) X Research source\n   \n   - You may be trying to figure out what a death dream means, but psychologists don't look for a single answer. 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[↑](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_ref-1) Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview\n2. [↑](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_ref-2) Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview\n3. [↑](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_ref-3) Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview\n4. [↑](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_ref-4) <https:\/\/kentuckycounselingcenter.com\/do-dreams-mean-anything\/>\n5. [↑](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_ref-5) <https:\/\/journeyintodreams.com\/death-and-dying\/>\n6. 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With over a decade of experience, Jesse has an extensive background in complex trauma, anxiety, dissociative disorders, and the neurodivergent community. In 2017, he launched his private practice, Lyon Counseling LLC, where he bridges the gap between modern culture and empathetic mental health. Jesse is a passionate educator and viral social media influencer with over 2.5 million TikTok followers @LyonMentalHealth, where he shares insights on the subconscious mind, dream interpretation, and more. He is also the cofounder of Trauma Focused Hypnotherapy, a hypnotherapy practice that offers in-person trainings with clients, plus online courses and other educational resources. He previously worked as one of the founders and Chief Dream Scientist at the DreamApp Ltd. Jesse graduated with a BA in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University, and with a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. 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On the other hand, you might feel comforted if your dream has a [cherished loved one who's already died](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Seeing-Dead-Person-Alive-in-Dream-Meaning \"Seeing Dead Person Alive in Dream Meaning\"). Although experts don't have clear answers on why people dream, we'll share reasons why you might be having this dream along with plenty of psychology-based interpretations.\n\nDreams about someone dying can represent transformation or the end of a chapter in your life. If you're close to the person who died, it could mean that your relationship is changing, says dream interpreter Jesse Lyon.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-1)  If you're dreaming about a deceased loved one, it might mean you're still working through the loss.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-2)\n\n1. [![Dying can signify transformation or the end of something.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9b\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg)\n   [\\[3\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-3) Watching someone die in your dream can feel frighteningly realistic, but it's usually figurative. You might dream about someone dying if you're making big life changes like leaving a job or ending a long-term relationship for instance.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-4)\n   \n   - Dreaming about dying can also motivate you to make a change that you've been putting off. For example, maybe you've been thinking about going back to school or repairing a broken relationship.\n\n1. [![The person who dies in your dream might be someone you're afraid to lose.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a5\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg)\n   If you've dreamed about someone close to you dying, like a parent, sibling, or child, it may be because you genuinely fear losing them. It may also mean that you fear a loss of connection with that person.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-5)\n   \n   - For example, you might dream about your sibling dying. This might be triggered by real-life relationship problems between the two of you.\n   - If you dream that you're the one who dies, it might be because you're afraid of losing some part of your identity.\n   - **Reader Poll:** We asked 202 wikiHow readers what they find most effective for dealing with nightmares, and **49%** of them said **I talk about them with friends or family to process my feelings.** [\\[Take Poll\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Dream-Within-a-Dream-Meaning#reader_poll_2559)\n\n1. [![You may dream that you're dying if you're not feeling fulfilled.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b6\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg)\n   Maybe you've been too busy focusing on work or raising a family, and you haven't been doing things that help you thrive or relax. A dream about your own death can be a wake-up call to focus your attention on something that's important to you.\n   \n   - For instance, maybe you've been so preoccupied with making other people happy, that you haven't prioritized your own happiness. Give yourself permission to spend time on yourself.\n\n1. [![The death of someone can symbolize a changing relationship.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg)\n   It might mean that it's completely over, especially if you're dreaming that you're in a graveyard or burying them. In some cases, dreaming about a friend or partner dying might just mean that the relationship is changing in some way.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-6)\n   \n   - For instance, you might dream about a childhood friend dying, when in reality you're both growing older and going your separate ways.\n\n1. [![Working through the loss can cause intense emotions.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b6\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg)\n   Your dream about the person can feel extreme—you might feel amazement to [see them alive in your dream](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Seeing-Dead-Person-Alive-in-Dream-Meaning \"Seeing Dead Person Alive in Dream Meaning\") or you may feel intense despair to realize that they're not actually alive in reality. You're more likely to have these types of \"back to life\" dreams within the first few days or months of a loved one's death.[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-7)\n   \n   - Researchers found that people who had a mixture of intensely positive and negative emotions were still in the earliest stages of grief.\n\n1. [![These dreams can bring you a sense of comfort.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg)\n   Some people see this kind of dream as a [visit from those they love](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Get-a-Message-from-a-Deceased-Loved-One \"Get a Message from a Deceased Loved One\"). It just means that you still care about the person and you have positive memories of them. You may even wake up feeling happy or cared for.[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-8)\n   \n   - In these dreams, you might see your deceased loved one, but they're healthy or young again.\n   - If you dream about a loved one who's died, you might dream that they support you in some way—they cook you a meal, give you a hug, or offer you advice.\n\n1. [![You might dream that a deceased loved one gives you assurances or forgiveness.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/24\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg)\n   Sometimes, we don't get to properly say goodbye to our loved ones before they pass. You may feel regret that you couldn't say farewell or part on good terms with someone. Dreams are a way that some people find closure months or even years after someone passes.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-9)\n   \n   - For instance, if you weren't able to make it to a grandparent's bedside before they died, you may dream that you're visiting with them and you give them a big goodbye hug. This can help you feel at peace with their death.\n\n1. [![Caregivers frequently experience disturbing dreams.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg)\n   [\\[10\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-10)  If you're preparing for the death of a loved one, then dying is a subject that will weigh heavily on your mind. This stress from preparing to grieve can cause more frequent dreaming.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-11)  It's not surprising that you may dream about the person dying since you're mentally preparing for that to happen.[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-12)\n   \n   - If you're a caregiver struggling with poor sleep, it can help to unwind and do something relaxing before you go to bed.\n   - If it's hard for you to stop thinking about the death of a loved one, set aside time specifically to think about that. Then, shift your mental energy to something completely different.\n\n1. [![You might dream that you're dying or dead if you're trying to be different.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e9\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg)\n   In this case, your death might symbolically mean the end of how you used to be or a behavior that you're stopping.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-13)  For instance, if you're stressed not smoking anymore, you may dream about your death, but really it's because you're thinking about the end of a habit.\n   \n   - Death dreams might alert you that you need to nurture some new part of yourself. For example, if you're a new non-smoker, allow yourself to feel proud of your hard work or reward yourself in some way.\n\n1. [![In many cultures, death is a taboo subject, so dreams may be your way of confronting it.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/ee\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg)\n   Researchers found that terminally ill patients near death increasingly dreamed about dying. This led researchers to believe that dreams of dying may be a way for the mind to acknowledge and accept mortality.[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-14)\n   \n   - The study went on to say that thinking about and discussing death can relieve these kinds of existential struggles.\n\n1. [![Just because you've had the dream doesn't mean it will happen.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5c\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg\/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#\/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg)\n   Because dreams feel so real it's easy to worry that if someone died in your dream, they'll die in real life. Fortunately, just because you dream about something doesn't mean it is going to happen.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-15)\n   \n   - You may be trying to figure out what a death dream means, but psychologists don't look for a single answer. Instead, they work with patients who are looking for their own interpretations of what the dream means to them.[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-16)\n\nSearch\n\n[Add New Question]()\n\n- Question\n  \n  Why do I dream about famous people or fictional characters dying, even though they are not dead in reality?\n  \n  ![Community Answer](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0a\/CommunityAvatar1.png\/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar1.png)\n  \n  Community Answer\n  \n  Dreaming about people dying might indicate a desire for change or reflect feelings of regret for not spending enough time with others. Death in dreams often symbolizes the end of something or a significant transformation.\n- Question\n  \n  What does it mean if I dream about a loved one being sick or dying, even though they are healthy in real life?\n  \n  ![Community Answer](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b0\/CommunityAvatar2.png\/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar2.png)\n  \n  Community Answer\n  \n  Dreaming about a loved one being sick or dying may indicate underlying feelings or unresolved issues related to them, such as conflicts or guilt about not spending enough time together.\n- Question\n  \n  What does it mean if my daughter dreams about me dying?\n  \n  ![Community Answer](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0a\/CommunityAvatar1.png\/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar1.png)\n  \n  Community Answer\n  \n  She might be worried or upset about something related to you. If you haven't talked in a while or have had a disagreement, that could be influencing her dreams. It's a good idea to ask her if something is bothering her.\n\n[See more answers](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Questions\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#offset=3)\n\nAsk a Question\n\n200 characters left\n\nInclude your email address to get a message when this question is answered.\n\n[Submit]()\n\nAdvertisement\n## Video\nThanks for submitting a tip for review\\!\n\n## References\n1. [↑](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_ref-1) Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview\n2. [↑](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_ref-2) Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview\n3. [↑](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_ref-3) Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview\n4. 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Boilerpipe Text	Download Article Download Article It can be alarming to wake up from a dream where someone dies. What does it mean? You may feel anxious if the dream features the death of a person who's still alive. On the other hand, you might feel comforted if your dream has a cherished loved one who's already died . Although experts don't have clear answers on why people dream, we'll share reasons why you might be having this dream along with plenty of psychology-based interpretations. Dreams about someone dying can represent transformation or the end of a chapter in your life. If you're close to the person who died, it could mean that your relationship is changing, says dream interpreter Jesse Lyon. [1] If you're dreaming about a deceased loved one, it might mean you're still working through the loss. [2] [3] Watching someone die in your dream can feel frighteningly realistic, but it's usually figurative. You might dream about someone dying if you're making big life changes like leaving a job or ending a long-term relationship for instance. [4] Dreaming about dying can also motivate you to make a change that you've been putting off. For example, maybe you've been thinking about going back to school or repairing a broken relationship. Advertisement If you've dreamed about someone close to you dying, like a parent, sibling, or child, it may be because you genuinely fear losing them. It may also mean that you fear a loss of connection with that person. [5] For example, you might dream about your sibling dying. This might be triggered by real-life relationship problems between the two of you. If you dream that you're the one who dies, it might be because you're afraid of losing some part of your identity. Reader Poll: We asked 202 wikiHow readers what they find most effective for dealing with nightmares, and 49% of them said I talk about them with friends or family to process my feelings. [Take Poll] Maybe you've been too busy focusing on work or raising a family, and you haven't been doing things that help you thrive or relax. A dream about your own death can be a wake-up call to focus your attention on something that's important to you. For instance, maybe you've been so preoccupied with making other people happy, that you haven't prioritized your own happiness. Give yourself permission to spend time on yourself. Advertisement It might mean that it's completely over, especially if you're dreaming that you're in a graveyard or burying them. In some cases, dreaming about a friend or partner dying might just mean that the relationship is changing in some way. [6] For instance, you might dream about a childhood friend dying, when in reality you're both growing older and going your separate ways. Your dream about the person can feel extreme—you might feel amazement to see them alive in your dream or you may feel intense despair to realize that they're not actually alive in reality. You're more likely to have these types of "back to life" dreams within the first few days or months of a loved one's death. [7] Researchers found that people who had a mixture of intensely positive and negative emotions were still in the earliest stages of grief. Advertisement Some people see this kind of dream as a visit from those they love . It just means that you still care about the person and you have positive memories of them. You may even wake up feeling happy or cared for. [8] In these dreams, you might see your deceased loved one, but they're healthy or young again. If you dream about a loved one who's died, you might dream that they support you in some way—they cook you a meal, give you a hug, or offer you advice. Sometimes, we don't get to properly say goodbye to our loved ones before they pass. You may feel regret that you couldn't say farewell or part on good terms with someone. Dreams are a way that some people find closure months or even years after someone passes. [9] For instance, if you weren't able to make it to a grandparent's bedside before they died, you may dream that you're visiting with them and you give them a big goodbye hug. This can help you feel at peace with their death. Advertisement [10] If you're preparing for the death of a loved one, then dying is a subject that will weigh heavily on your mind. This stress from preparing to grieve can cause more frequent dreaming. [11] It's not surprising that you may dream about the person dying since you're mentally preparing for that to happen. [12] If you're a caregiver struggling with poor sleep, it can help to unwind and do something relaxing before you go to bed. If it's hard for you to stop thinking about the death of a loved one, set aside time specifically to think about that. Then, shift your mental energy to something completely different. In this case, your death might symbolically mean the end of how you used to be or a behavior that you're stopping. [13] For instance, if you're stressed not smoking anymore, you may dream about your death, but really it's because you're thinking about the end of a habit. Death dreams might alert you that you need to nurture some new part of yourself. For example, if you're a new non-smoker, allow yourself to feel proud of your hard work or reward yourself in some way. Advertisement Researchers found that terminally ill patients near death increasingly dreamed about dying. This led researchers to believe that dreams of dying may be a way for the mind to acknowledge and accept mortality. [14] The study went on to say that thinking about and discussing death can relieve these kinds of existential struggles. Because dreams feel so real it's easy to worry that if someone died in your dream, they'll die in real life. Fortunately, just because you dream about something doesn't mean it is going to happen. [15] You may be trying to figure out what a death dream means, but psychologists don't look for a single answer. Instead, they work with patients who are looking for their own interpretations of what the dream means to them. [16] Advertisement Search Add New Question Question Why do I dream about famous people or fictional characters dying, even though they are not dead in reality? Community Answer Dreaming about people dying might indicate a desire for change or reflect feelings of regret for not spending enough time with others. Death in dreams often symbolizes the end of something or a significant transformation. Question What does it mean if I dream about a loved one being sick or dying, even though they are healthy in real life? Community Answer Dreaming about a loved one being sick or dying may indicate underlying feelings or unresolved issues related to them, such as conflicts or guilt about not spending enough time together. Question What does it mean if my daughter dreams about me dying? Community Answer She might be worried or upset about something related to you. If you haven't talked in a while or have had a disagreement, that could be influencing her dreams. It's a good idea to ask her if something is bothering her. See more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement Video Thanks for submitting a tip for review! References ↑ Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview ↑ Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview ↑ Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC. Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview ↑ https://kentuckycounselingcenter.com/do-dreams-mean-anything/ ↑ https://journeyintodreams.com/death-and-dying/ ↑ https://journeyintodreams.com/death-and-dying/ ↑ https://dreams.ucsc.edu/168/deceased_loved_ones.html ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dream-catcher/201902/dreams-and-death ↑ https://dreams.ucsc.edu/168/deceased_loved_ones.html About This Article Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 406,626 times. Reader Success Stories Anonymous Feb 20, 2023 "I actually had one of the dreams before and was wondering what they ment. Thanks wikiHow." Did this article help you? wikiHow Tech Help Pro: Level up your tech skills and stay ahead of the curve Let's go! X For over two decades, we’ve been on a mission: to help everyone in the world learn how to do anything. 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Learn why people trust wikiHow](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) - [Categories](https://www.wikihow.com/Special:CategoryListing "Special:CategoryListing") - [Health](https://www.wikihow.com/Category:Health "Category:Health") - [Sleep Health](https://www.wikihow.com/Category:Sleep-Health "Category:Sleep Health") - [Dreams](https://www.wikihow.com/Category:Dreams "Category:Dreams") - [Dream Interpretation](https://www.wikihow.com/Category:Dream-Interpretation "Category:Dream Interpretation") # [What Does It Mean When Someone Dies in Your Dream? 11 Interpretations](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) Explore this Article IN THIS ARTICLE [1 You’re dealing with change.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You.E2.80.99re-dealing-with-change.) [2 You’re worried about losing someone.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You.E2.80.99re-worried-about-losing-someone.) [3 You need to nurture yourself.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You-need-to-nurture-yourself.) [4 You’re working through the end of a relationship.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You.E2.80.99re-working-through-the-end-of-a-relationship.) [5 You're grieving the recent loss of someone.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You.27re-grieving-the-recent-loss-of-someone.) [6 You're fondly remembering a deceased loved one.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You.27re-fondly-remembering-a-deceased-loved-one.) [7 You need a sense of closure.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You-need-a-sense-of-closure.) [8 You’re currently dealing with someone who’s dying.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You.E2.80.99re-currently-dealing-with-someone-who.E2.80.99s-dying.) [9 You’re letting go of a behavior.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You.E2.80.99re-letting-go-of-a-behavior.) [10 You struggle with the subject of death.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You-struggle-with-the-subject-of-death.) [11 You’re not predicting someone’s death.](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#You.E2.80.99re-not-predicting-someone.E2.80.99s-death.) 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Jesse Lyon is a licensed counselor, dream interpreter and clinical hypnotherapist based in Orlando, FL. With over a decade of experience, Jesse has an extensive background in complex trauma, anxiety, dissociative disorders, and the neurodivergent community. In 2017, he launched his private practice, Lyon Counseling LLC, where he bridges the gap between modern culture and empathetic mental health. Jesse is a passionate educator and viral social media influencer with over 2.5 million TikTok followers @LyonMentalHealth, where he shares insights on the subconscious mind, dream interpretation, and more. He is also the cofounder of Trauma Focused Hypnotherapy, a hypnotherapy practice that offers in-person trainings with clients, plus online courses and other educational resources. He previously worked as one of the founders and Chief Dream Scientist at the DreamApp Ltd. Jesse graduated with a BA in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University, and with a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. There are [11 references](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#References) cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 406,626 times. It can be alarming to wake up from a dream where someone dies. What does it mean? You may feel anxious if the dream features the death of a person who's still alive. On the other hand, you might feel comforted if your dream has a [cherished loved one who's already died](https://www.wikihow.com/Seeing-Dead-Person-Alive-in-Dream-Meaning "Seeing Dead Person Alive in Dream Meaning"). Although experts don't have clear answers on why people dream, we'll share reasons why you might be having this dream along with plenty of psychology-based interpretations. ## What It Means If You See Someone's Death in Your Dream [![](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/MembershipManager/resources/download-01.svg) Download Image](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) [![](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/MembershipManager/resources/download-01.svg) Download Image](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) Dreams about someone dying can represent transformation or the end of a chapter in your life. If you're close to the person who died, it could mean that your relationship is changing, says dream interpreter Jesse Lyon.[\[1\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-1)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c6/Jesse_Lyon_2.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Jesse_Lyon_2.png) ![](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/lightbox/mag-icon.svg)Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Jesse-Lyon-MS-CCHt-QS-LMHC) Expert Interview If you're dreaming about a deceased loved one, it might mean you're still working through the loss.[\[2\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-2)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c6/Jesse_Lyon_2.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Jesse_Lyon_2.png)Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Jesse-Lyon-MS-CCHt-QS-LMHC) Expert Interview ## Steps 1 ### You’re dealing with change. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![Dying can signify transformation or the end of something.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/9b/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg) Dying can signify transformation or the end of something.[\[3\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-3)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c6/Jesse_Lyon_2.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Jesse_Lyon_2.png)Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Jesse-Lyon-MS-CCHt-QS-LMHC) Expert Interview Watching someone die in your dream can feel frighteningly realistic, but it's usually figurative. You might dream about someone dying if you're making big life changes like leaving a job or ending a long-term relationship for instance.[\[4\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-4) X Research source - Dreaming about dying can also motivate you to make a change that you've been putting off. For example, maybe you've been thinking about going back to school or repairing a broken relationship. 2 ### You’re worried about losing someone. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![The person who dies in your dream might be someone you're afraid to lose.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/a5/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg) The person who dies in your dream might be someone you're afraid to lose. If you've dreamed about someone close to you dying, like a parent, sibling, or child, it may be because you genuinely fear losing them. It may also mean that you fear a loss of connection with that person.[\[5\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-5) X Research source - For example, you might dream about your sibling dying. This might be triggered by real-life relationship problems between the two of you. - If you dream that you're the one who dies, it might be because you're afraid of losing some part of your identity. - Reader Poll: We asked 202 wikiHow readers what they find most effective for dealing with nightmares, and 49% of them said I talk about them with friends or family to process my feelings. [\[Take Poll\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Dream-Within-a-Dream-Meaning#reader_poll_2559) 3 ### You need to nurture yourself. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![You may dream that you're dying if you're not feeling fulfilled.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b6/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg) You may dream that you're dying if you're not feeling fulfilled. Maybe you've been too busy focusing on work or raising a family, and you haven't been doing things that help you thrive or relax. A dream about your own death can be a wake-up call to focus your attention on something that's important to you. - For instance, maybe you've been so preoccupied with making other people happy, that you haven't prioritized your own happiness. Give yourself permission to spend time on yourself. 4 ### You’re working through the end of a relationship. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![The death of someone can symbolize a changing relationship.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/37/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg) The death of someone can symbolize a changing relationship. It might mean that it's completely over, especially if you're dreaming that you're in a graveyard or burying them. In some cases, dreaming about a friend or partner dying might just mean that the relationship is changing in some way.[\[6\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-6) X Research source - For instance, you might dream about a childhood friend dying, when in reality you're both growing older and going your separate ways. 5 ### You're grieving the recent loss of someone. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![Working through the loss can cause intense emotions.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b6/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg) Working through the loss can cause intense emotions. Your dream about the person can feel extreme—you might feel amazement to [see them alive in your dream](https://www.wikihow.com/Seeing-Dead-Person-Alive-in-Dream-Meaning "Seeing Dead Person Alive in Dream Meaning") or you may feel intense despair to realize that they're not actually alive in reality. You're more likely to have these types of "back to life" dreams within the first few days or months of a loved one's death.[\[7\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-7) X Research source - Researchers found that people who had a mixture of intensely positive and negative emotions were still in the earliest stages of grief. 6 ### You're fondly remembering a deceased loved one. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![These dreams can bring you a sense of comfort.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/37/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg) These dreams can bring you a sense of comfort. Some people see this kind of dream as a [visit from those they love](https://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Message-from-a-Deceased-Loved-One "Get a Message from a Deceased Loved One"). It just means that you still care about the person and you have positive memories of them. You may even wake up feeling happy or cared for.[\[8\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-8) X Research source - In these dreams, you might see your deceased loved one, but they're healthy or young again. - If you dream about a loved one who's died, you might dream that they support you in some way—they cook you a meal, give you a hug, or offer you advice. 7 ### You need a sense of closure. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![You might dream that a deceased loved one gives you assurances or forgiveness.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/2/24/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg) You might dream that a deceased loved one gives you assurances or forgiveness. Sometimes, we don't get to properly say goodbye to our loved ones before they pass. You may feel regret that you couldn't say farewell or part on good terms with someone. Dreams are a way that some people find closure months or even years after someone passes.[\[9\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-9) X Research source - For instance, if you weren't able to make it to a grandparent's bedside before they died, you may dream that you're visiting with them and you give them a big goodbye hug. This can help you feel at peace with their death. 8 ### You’re currently dealing with someone who’s dying. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![Caregivers frequently experience disturbing dreams.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/31/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg) Caregivers frequently experience disturbing dreams.[\[10\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-10) X Research source If you're preparing for the death of a loved one, then dying is a subject that will weigh heavily on your mind. This stress from preparing to grieve can cause more frequent dreaming.[\[11\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-11) X [Trustworthy Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals [Go to source](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) It's not surprising that you may dream about the person dying since you're mentally preparing for that to happen.[\[12\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-12)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c6/Jesse_Lyon_2.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Jesse_Lyon_2.png)Jesse Lyon, MS, CCHt, QS, LMHC Dream Interpreter and Clinical Hypnotherapist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Jesse-Lyon-MS-CCHt-QS-LMHC) Expert Interview - If you're a caregiver struggling with poor sleep, it can help to unwind and do something relaxing before you go to bed. - If it's hard for you to stop thinking about the death of a loved one, set aside time specifically to think about that. Then, shift your mental energy to something completely different. 9 ### You’re letting go of a behavior. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![You might dream that you're dying or dead if you're trying to be different.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/e/e9/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg) You might dream that you're dying or dead if you're trying to be different. In this case, your death might symbolically mean the end of how you used to be or a behavior that you're stopping.[\[13\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-13) X Research source For instance, if you're stressed not smoking anymore, you may dream about your death, but really it's because you're thinking about the end of a habit. - Death dreams might alert you that you need to nurture some new part of yourself. For example, if you're a new non-smoker, allow yourself to feel proud of your hard work or reward yourself in some way. 10 ### You struggle with the subject of death. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![In many cultures, death is a taboo subject, so dreams may be your way of confronting it.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/e/ee/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg) In many cultures, death is a taboo subject, so dreams may be your way of confronting it. Researchers found that terminally ill patients near death increasingly dreamed about dying. This led researchers to believe that dreams of dying may be a way for the mind to acknowledge and accept mortality.[\[14\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-14) X Research source - The study went on to say that thinking about and discussing death can relieve these kinds of existential struggles. 11 ### You’re not predicting someone’s death. [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) 1. [![Just because you've had the dream doesn't mean it will happen.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/5c/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg) Just because you've had the dream doesn't mean it will happen. Because dreams feel so real it's easy to worry that if someone died in your dream, they'll die in real life. 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In 2017, he launched his private practice, Lyon Counseling LLC, where he bridges the gap between modern culture and empathetic mental health. Jesse is a passionate educator and viral social media influencer with over 2.5 million TikTok followers @LyonMentalHealth, where he shares insights on the subconscious mind, dream interpretation, and more. He is also the cofounder of Trauma Focused Hypnotherapy, a hypnotherapy practice that offers in-person trainings with clients, plus online courses and other educational resources. He previously worked as one of the founders and Chief Dream Scientist at the DreamApp Ltd. Jesse graduated with a BA in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University, and with a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. 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Readable Markdown	[![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream) It can be alarming to wake up from a dream where someone dies. What does it mean? You may feel anxious if the dream features the death of a person who's still alive. On the other hand, you might feel comforted if your dream has a [cherished loved one who's already died](https://www.wikihow.com/Seeing-Dead-Person-Alive-in-Dream-Meaning "Seeing Dead Person Alive in Dream Meaning"). Although experts don't have clear answers on why people dream, we'll share reasons why you might be having this dream along with plenty of psychology-based interpretations. Dreams about someone dying can represent transformation or the end of a chapter in your life. If you're close to the person who died, it could mean that your relationship is changing, says dream interpreter Jesse Lyon.[\[1\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-1) If you're dreaming about a deceased loved one, it might mean you're still working through the loss.[\[2\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-2) 1. [![Dying can signify transformation or the end of something.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/9b/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-1.jpg) [\[3\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-3) Watching someone die in your dream can feel frighteningly realistic, but it's usually figurative. You might dream about someone dying if you're making big life changes like leaving a job or ending a long-term relationship for instance.[\[4\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-4) - Dreaming about dying can also motivate you to make a change that you've been putting off. For example, maybe you've been thinking about going back to school or repairing a broken relationship. 1. [![The person who dies in your dream might be someone you're afraid to lose.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/a5/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-2.jpg) If you've dreamed about someone close to you dying, like a parent, sibling, or child, it may be because you genuinely fear losing them. It may also mean that you fear a loss of connection with that person.[\[5\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-5) - For example, you might dream about your sibling dying. This might be triggered by real-life relationship problems between the two of you. - If you dream that you're the one who dies, it might be because you're afraid of losing some part of your identity. - Reader Poll: We asked 202 wikiHow readers what they find most effective for dealing with nightmares, and 49% of them said I talk about them with friends or family to process my feelings. [\[Take Poll\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Dream-Within-a-Dream-Meaning#reader_poll_2559) 1. [![You may dream that you're dying if you're not feeling fulfilled.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b6/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-3.jpg) Maybe you've been too busy focusing on work or raising a family, and you haven't been doing things that help you thrive or relax. A dream about your own death can be a wake-up call to focus your attention on something that's important to you. - For instance, maybe you've been so preoccupied with making other people happy, that you haven't prioritized your own happiness. Give yourself permission to spend time on yourself. 1. [![The death of someone can symbolize a changing relationship.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/37/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-4.jpg) It might mean that it's completely over, especially if you're dreaming that you're in a graveyard or burying them. In some cases, dreaming about a friend or partner dying might just mean that the relationship is changing in some way.[\[6\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-6) - For instance, you might dream about a childhood friend dying, when in reality you're both growing older and going your separate ways. 1. [![Working through the loss can cause intense emotions.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b6/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-5.jpg) Your dream about the person can feel extreme—you might feel amazement to [see them alive in your dream](https://www.wikihow.com/Seeing-Dead-Person-Alive-in-Dream-Meaning "Seeing Dead Person Alive in Dream Meaning") or you may feel intense despair to realize that they're not actually alive in reality. You're more likely to have these types of "back to life" dreams within the first few days or months of a loved one's death.[\[7\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-7) - Researchers found that people who had a mixture of intensely positive and negative emotions were still in the earliest stages of grief. 1. [![These dreams can bring you a sense of comfort.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/37/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-6.jpg) Some people see this kind of dream as a [visit from those they love](https://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Message-from-a-Deceased-Loved-One "Get a Message from a Deceased Loved One"). It just means that you still care about the person and you have positive memories of them. You may even wake up feeling happy or cared for.[\[8\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-8) - In these dreams, you might see your deceased loved one, but they're healthy or young again. - If you dream about a loved one who's died, you might dream that they support you in some way—they cook you a meal, give you a hug, or offer you advice. 1. [![You might dream that a deceased loved one gives you assurances or forgiveness.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/2/24/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-7.jpg) Sometimes, we don't get to properly say goodbye to our loved ones before they pass. You may feel regret that you couldn't say farewell or part on good terms with someone. Dreams are a way that some people find closure months or even years after someone passes.[\[9\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-9) - For instance, if you weren't able to make it to a grandparent's bedside before they died, you may dream that you're visiting with them and you give them a big goodbye hug. This can help you feel at peace with their death. 1. [![Caregivers frequently experience disturbing dreams.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/31/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-8.jpg) [\[10\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-10) If you're preparing for the death of a loved one, then dying is a subject that will weigh heavily on your mind. This stress from preparing to grieve can cause more frequent dreaming.[\[11\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-11) It's not surprising that you may dream about the person dying since you're mentally preparing for that to happen.[\[12\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-12) - If you're a caregiver struggling with poor sleep, it can help to unwind and do something relaxing before you go to bed. - If it's hard for you to stop thinking about the death of a loved one, set aside time specifically to think about that. Then, shift your mental energy to something completely different. 1. [![You might dream that you're dying or dead if you're trying to be different.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/e/e9/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-9.jpg) In this case, your death might symbolically mean the end of how you used to be or a behavior that you're stopping.[\[13\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-13) For instance, if you're stressed not smoking anymore, you may dream about your death, but really it's because you're thinking about the end of a habit. - Death dreams might alert you that you need to nurture some new part of yourself. For example, if you're a new non-smoker, allow yourself to feel proud of your hard work or reward yourself in some way. 1. [![In many cultures, death is a taboo subject, so dreams may be your way of confronting it.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/e/ee/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-10.jpg) Researchers found that terminally ill patients near death increasingly dreamed about dying. This led researchers to believe that dreams of dying may be a way for the mind to acknowledge and accept mortality.[\[14\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-14) - The study went on to say that thinking about and discussing death can relieve these kinds of existential struggles. 1. [![Just because you've had the dream doesn't mean it will happen.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/5c/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg/v4-460px-What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#/Image:What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream-Step-11.jpg) Because dreams feel so real it's easy to worry that if someone died in your dream, they'll die in real life. Fortunately, just because you dream about something doesn't mean it is going to happen.[\[15\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-15) - You may be trying to figure out what a death dream means, but psychologists don't look for a single answer. Instead, they work with patients who are looking for their own interpretations of what the dream means to them.[\[16\]](https://www.wikihow.com/What-Does-It-Mean-when-Someone-Dies-in-Your-Dream#_note-16) Search [Add New Question]() - Question Why do I dream about famous people or fictional characters dying, even though they are not dead in reality? ![Community Answer](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/0a/CommunityAvatar1.png/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar1.png) Community Answer Dreaming about people dying might indicate a desire for change or reflect feelings of regret for not spending enough time with others. Death in dreams often symbolizes the end of something or a significant transformation. - Question What does it mean if I dream about a loved one being sick or dying, even though they are healthy in real life? ![Community Answer](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b0/CommunityAvatar2.png/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar2.png) Community Answer Dreaming about a loved one being sick or dying may indicate underlying feelings or unresolved issues related to them, such as conflicts or guilt about not spending enough time together. - Question What does it mean if my daughter dreams about me dying? ![Community Answer](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/0a/CommunityAvatar1.png/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar1.png) Community Answer She might be worried or upset about something related to you. If you haven't talked in a while or have had a disagreement, that could be influencing her dreams. It's a good idea to ask her if something is bothering her. 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