Death in dreams often represents the symbolic end or transformation of something in waking life. It is important to note that dreaming about death does not typically predict actual physical death, but instead suggests a significant change, transition, or emotional release. The interpretation of a death dream can vary depending on the context and emotions experienced during the dream. It may symbolize the end of a relationship, a job, or a phase of life, potentially indicating the need to let go of past attachments and embrace new beginnings. Alternatively, it could represent personal growth, inner transformation, or a spiritual awakening. Consider the specific circumstances and emotions within the dream to better understand its unique meaning for you.
![Ugh the title of these is exactly as uncomfortable as I feel. Last night I dreamt that my mom had died (she did die irl in July 2024, a few months ago). I decided to take her body home. I don't remember the rationale, but I want to say I wanted to do death cares (cleaning, dressing, etc) at home rather than a funeral home... idk its a dream.
Well I got her body home, and then I left for a day or two (again, idk). I came back and moms body was sitting in her red recliner, the same one she had in life. She was slumped forward like she tried to get up and was stuck. I remember thinking in the dream this not where I left her. She looked like a theatrical dead body with purple and blue skin. I grabbed her shoulders and pulled her back to sit her upright, and she spoke! I don't remember now what it was, but it was "[something], baby". Mom called me baby irl.
then the dream did a scene shift and now mom was laying in a small bed near the entry way of my house. She was alert, awake, and... decomposing in real time. I lifted her hospital gown she was still in (mom died in the hospital irl) and saw her flesh develop holes and leak goo. I looked at her and said, "We need to call the undertaker." She said, "No just wait until morning, that's when my caregiver gets here." (mom always said something like this in life. She didn't want me to fuss and always said no I'll just wait for my caregiver to do it). I also asked her what she wanted to do with her body, and she said she wanted a burial. (I never got to ask this in life - I cremated her since we cremated my dad).
I started to argue with her about needing to call the undertaker so she didn't dissolve in front of my eyes, then I woke up before I did anything.
Another point to note it that at some point in this dream, I went over to the table in my dining room where my parents' urns sit right now irl, and in the dream the urns weren't there. Even in the dream I thought that was odd as if I was attempting to lucid dream, however I shrugged it off because why would mom's urn be there when her CORPSE is in my living room!?
Now as disturbing as all this is, I don't consider it a nightmare. It was uncomfortable but I was so startled by the whole thing, and I was just kinda glad to see mom alive even though she was not acting like herself and was leaking corpse goo. I also find it funny that in the dream there was a clearly alarming situtation happening and mom was not concerned whatsoever while I was like "uhhh I need to do something asap". This happened ALL the time in life - mom would go through a crisis situation, I would freak out, and she would just kinda let it all happen. Mostly because her disability made a lot of things out of her control, so she kinda floated through life in her final years.
So, reddit, wtf does this all mean? I have NEVER dreamt about the corpse of a loved one before.](https://flask-aws-demo.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/7a369622-2db6-4413-a751-7ccc1feaf3b8.png)
