The dream showed my aunt, grandaunt, and former pastor informing me of my grandmother's death - in my grandmother's kitchen, in a house in a city at which point none of us lived in except for my aunt. If that alone wasn't bizarre, it was also bizarre that my grandmother's death wasn't something I'd already known of if I was literally in her house when it happened. To be fair, when I was actually informed of my grandmother's passing, it was over the phone from my aunt while I was in the house I lived in at the time - far less bizarre than how the dream went.
Dreams can often be symbolic and reflect inner emotions or desires. In this dream, the presence of your aunt, grandaunt, and former pastor may represent authority figures or people you look up to for guidance and support. Their role in informing you of your grandmother's death suggests a sense of collective understanding or shared grief. The dream setting being in your grandmother's kitchen symbolizes a place associated with nurturing, comfort, and family connections.
The fact that you were in a house in a city where none of you currently lived, besides your aunt, may signify a sense of being disconnected from your roots or feeling distant from your family and heritage. It could represent a desire for a stronger connection or longing for the familiar.
The dream's unusual aspect of not already knowing about your grandmother's death when you were in her house during the event suggests a subconscious desire for more open and transparent communication within your family. It might indicate a need for better awareness or acknowledgement of important events, even if they seem difficult or painful.
Overall, this dream may be highlighting the importance of family and connections, while also expressing a desire for more clarity and openness in communication. It could be beneficial to reflect on these themes in your waking life and consider how you can strengthen bonds and enhance communication within your family relationships.