A dream about your dead mother often communicates some guidance for your life since mothers are seen as nurturers. The dream could also come if you are still grieving the loss of your mother. Sometimes, it can be a warning, and other times, it can be a sign of good things to come.
Here are some dreams in which you see your dead mother and what they mean.
Dead mother crying in a dream
A dream about seeing your dead mother crying means that you feel that your mother was not ready to leave. It means there are some things you would have wanted to do for and with her and deep down, you still cannot accept that she is gone.
The dream does not mean your mother is unhappy where she is, but it could mean she is concerned about the problems you are going through.
Dream about kissing your dead mother or hugging dead mother
To see your dead mother hugging or kissing you in the dream means that you are looking for comfort because you are going through things that you do not understand and have nowhere to turn to. Since mothers are nurturers and comforters, she is the one you are seeing in your dream.
Talking with dead mother dream meaning
To see yourself talking to your dead mother in a dream means that you are looking for companionship in your life. You may have many people surrounding you but your subconscious mind recognizes that this is not enough and so you see yourself chatting with your dead mother. That’s because mothers are our first friends in life.
Dream about getting instructions or advice from your dead mother
To see yourself getting advice or instructions from your dead mother in a dream means that you are going through a tough time and are looking for advice but you cannot find it. It could also mean that you are at the verge of making a decision that may ruin your life and your subconscious mind, through your dead mother, is trying to protect you.
The advice does not have to be about whatever you might be going through in your life but the meaning still stands. In fact, you may not even remember what she was talking about but all you need to know is that she was giving you some kind of advice about something. It is up to you to dig deep to see what in your life she may have been advising you.
Dream about dead mother cooking for you
To see your dead mother cooking for you means that deep down, you feel that you were not nurtured enough. You feel that those around you should have done more to care for and protect you in times past. You may not even realize that you have these feelings but they exist deep within you and that is why you see your dead mother caring for you.
Dream about dead mother washing clothes
To see your dead mother washing clothes, especially your clothes, is just another sign that you are yearning for care from those around you. Since mothers are our nurturers, you are seeing your dead mother doing this for you. It is also a sign that you are going through a tough time and you think your mother could be of help.
Dead mother giving you water or food
To see your dead mother giving you food or water in the dream simply means that you are at a time in your life where you need more care but cannot seem to get it from those around you. Your subconscious mind, therefore, tries to get through this time by seeing your dead mother giving you food and water. The dream is a sign that you need a nurturer in your life no matter how old you might be.
Dream about dead mother chasing you meaning
To see your dead mother chasing you in the dream means that there are things in your life that seem good for you but are actually bad and may ruin your life. This could be a bad habit, a decision you are about to make, or even someone in your life that seems to be a good friend but is actually bad.
Dead mother trying to attack you in the dream
To see your dead mother trying to attack shoot, or beat you, or push you off a building or cliff in the dream or just try to harm you in any way, means that there is someone in your life who looks like someone you can trust and has your best at heart just like your mother. However, the person is a fake friend and will harm you. That is why you see your mother, who is expected to love you, attacking you.
Dead mother calling you in the dream
To see your dead mother calling you in the dream is a sign that you have some fears about your life. It does not mean that your time to die has come, nor does it mean your life is being threatened. Your fears could be irrational or they could be real. The bottom line is that you do have these feelings in you.
Dead mother laughing in the dream
To see your mother laughing in the dream means that you will enter a season of joy in your life. Something will happen that would have made your mother happy if she were alive. It could be something in your relationship, your business, your career, etc.
Dream about dead mother yelling at you
To see your dead mother yelling at you in the dream implies that you have some anger within you that you are failing to express. There is something upsetting you. It could be your friends, your family, or colleague but for some reason, you are not expressing yourself.
Dream about your dead mother dying again
To see your dead mother dying all over again means that you still have the pain of losing your mother inside you. Even though your mother may have died a long time ago, there are times when you will wish she were still alive and this may result in having this dream.
Dead mother trying to reconcile you with your siblings
A dream in which you see your dead mother trying to reconcile you with your siblings, cousins, father, or even just your friends, means that according to how you knew your mother, she would not have wanted you to be at odds with your family and friends. Your subconscious mind knows this and so you see this dream.
Dead mother giving you money in the dream
To see your dead mother giving you money means that you have some kind of financial problem and are looking for help. Seeing your dead mother giving you money means that your subconscious mind has recognized that everything will be fine so you see your dead mother giving you money.
Dead mother playing with you in the dream
To see your dead mother playing with you in the dream means that your inner child has not been fully expressed. The inner child does not mean being childish but means having a laidback, carefree mindset just like kids never have too many burdens on their minds.
You are seeing your mother playing with you because she would have asked you to relax and have some fun and not take everything too seriously if she were alive.
Dead mother in heaven dream
To see your dead mother in heaven in your dream means that your mother is in a safe place after her departure. It also means that your subconscious mind feels she was a good person and deserves to be in heaven after her death.
Dream about dead mother in hell
A dream in which you see your dead mother in hell does not really mean she is in hell. It just means when she died, she may have died with worries about the remaining loved ones, and she may have had many things that she would have loved to do before departing. The dream should not be taken to mean she is in hell.
Dream about your dead mother turning into someone else
To see your dead mother turning into someone else in the dream means that you have the desire to see her and experience her motherly love. But this is not possible, so you are hoping you can find her care in someone else.
Dream about your dead mother driving a car
To see your dead mother driving a car in the dream means that you have a need for advancement in your life but are feeling stuck. Cars in dreams stand for the forward movement of life.
Since your mother is the one who gave you your first guidance in life, she is the one appearing to be driving but you are the subject of the dream. Having this dream is a call to take a close look into your life for you to see what you have to change in order to move forward.
Dream about dead mother flying meaning
To see your dead mother flying in the dream means she died with peace in her heart knowing that you will turn out just fine. At the moment of her death, on her very last breath, she had accepted her death and she had the belief that everything would end up okay for you. She died free, hence the symbolism of flying.
The dream is, therefore, an assurance that just as you are seeing your dead mother flying, you too will be fine and will be able to fly and soar.
Dream about a snake biting your dead mother
To see a snake biting your dead mother means that the things in your life that matter most are at risk. Your dead mother stands for things and people that nurture you while the snake that bites her stands for enemies. The things at risk could be your job, your relationship, your career, your reputation, etc. The enemy could a fake friend, a bad colleague, a bad neighbor, etc.
Dream about your dead mother in a car accident
To see your dead mother in a car accident means that the things that you value, the source of your sustenance, are at risk. Something accidental yet devastating may happen to your job, your education, your relationship, etc. It is something that you cannot see coming. Your dead mother stands for the things that sustain you in your life, while the fact that she is in an accident means that your sustenance is at risk.
But this dream could also be just your mind grieving and therefore replaying the death of your mother even though she may not have died in a car crash.
Dead mother being shot
To see your dead mother being shot even though she may not have died by gunshot is a sign that deep down, you have not fully grieved her passing. However, you need to work through these emotions so that you move forward in your life. They could be affecting you on a subconscious level.
Dream about your dead mother being bitten by a dog
To see your dead mother being bitten by a dog means that your source of comfort, such as your job and your relationship, will come under attack from someone you expect to be loyal to you.
Dogs stand for loyalty in the dream and your dead mother represents the things that bring comfort in your life just like your mother did. Seeing a dog bite your mother means that someone who pretends to be loyal to you will launch an attack that may destroy the things that matter to you.
Dead mother singing or dancing in the dream
To see your dead mother singing or dancing is a sign that there is a season of joy coming your way soon. Things may currently be in bad shape but seeing your dead mother happy means that happy times will come soon. You should be ready for some good news in your relationship, your business, your job, or your education.
Dead mother in your house dream meaning
To see your dead mother in your house means that the values that your mother held before she died have found a home in your house. It means that the teachings and guidance she gave you have grown roots in your life and you are practicing them. It does not have to be something she told you and the dream could simply mean that you are living in a manner that she would have approved of if she were alive.
Dead mother at a graveyard dream meaning
To see your dead mother at a graveyard means that you are doing things that your mother would not approve of. It means you have gone astray from the guidance and teaching she left you. It’s like she is being taken to the grave again by you not following the things she may have taught you.
But the dream could also simply mean that you are still grieving the passing of your mother hence seeing her at the graveyard.
Dream about your dead mother resurrecting
To see your dead mother resurrecting in the dream means that there are some things that your mother would have loved you to do but you did not. Seeing her resurrect in the dream means that you are now walking a path that would please your mother and so it’s like she has come to life again through you.
Dream about dead mother being sick
To see your dead mother being sick could also just be your mind grieving and replaying the loss of your mother. But it could also be a sign that the things that matter to you, such as your business, your job, your career, your education, and your sustenance in general, are in a shaky, precarious position. Your dead mother represents the things that matter to you while the fact that she is sick stands for the danger that these things face.
Dream about your dead mother biting you
To see your dead mother biting you means that there are some things that you are doing that your mother would not have approved. It means that you are doing something harmful to yourself or those around you. It could be a bad habit such as alcohol or drug abuse, or dishonesty at work or school. Her biting you is a strong sign of reprimanding.
Dream of your dead mother playing with your kids
To see your dead mother playing with your kids means that you are not giving your children enough attention and this is your subconscious mind telling you to give them more time. Mothers are nurturers so your dead mother is the one you are seeing playing with them.
Spiritually, seeing your dead mother playing with your kids could mean wherever she is, she is happy with them and would have loved to spend time with them in this dimension.
Dream of your dead mother fighting with your father
To see your dead mother fighting with your father is a sign that you are failing to balance the different departments of your life. For example, it could be that you are giving your relationship too much time while your job suffers, or you could be giving your job or education all the attention while your relationship suffers.
Being afraid of your dead mother in the dream
To have a dream in which you are afraid of your dead mother means that there are some things you are scared of that will end up doing you some good. It could also mean that you have enemies that should not really be your enemies.
Your mother stands for the good things in your life while the fact that you are afraid means that you have an aversion toward these very positive things. It could be that there is a business opportunity that you think is bad, or that there is a job you are afraid of taking up but that may end up being the best thing you ever did.
Meeting your dead mother and crying in the dream
To see yourself meeting your dead mother while you cry is a sign that you are still grieving deep down your heart. The dream is an attempt for your departed mother to comfort you. The act of you crying means that the grief is now being washed away. Sometimes, you may even wake up crying.
Dream about your dead mother holding a baby
To see your dead mother holding a baby in the dream is a sign that there are some abilities within you that need to be awakened and be brought to life. The baby symbolizes these abilities that require nurturing for them to come alive. Since mothers are nurturers, you are seeing yours holding this baby that stands for your abilities and gifts.
Dream about seeing your dead mother cleaning a house
To see your dead mother cleaning a house, whether yours, her, or otherwise, means that there are some things that you are doing that your mother would not have approved. You may have forgotten about her guidance but deep down, your subconscious mind still knows. The act of cleaning a house implies that there are some things she would love to see change if she were alive.
The dream is a sign that you have to clean up your act whether in your relationship, your job, your education, etc.
Dream about your dead mother shopping
To see your dead mother shopping in the dream means that you will come into a season of abundance. Shopping in the dream indicates overflow in your supplies. Seeing your mother shopping in the dream means that you will soon have no problem getting the things that you need for your comfortable living.
Dream about your dead mother with a cat
Seeing your dead mother with a cat in the dream means that you need to take on the traits of a cat such as independence, tenacity, and intelligence. Mothers are our guidance early on in life and seeing her with a cat signifies a time for a change, change in your behavior to adopt the positive traits of a cat.
Dream about your dead mother with a dog
To see your dead mother with a dog is a sign that you are at a point where you need to surround yourself with loyal people. Dogs are symbols of loyalty in the dream and seeing it with your dead mother means that you need this quality in your life.
Dream about your dead mother swimming
To see your dead mother swimming in the dream means that there are some unresolved emotions to do with your mother. It could be that there is still some grief in your heart, or that there are some things for which you have not forgiven your mother and you are still hurting. It could also come if you have regrets about your relationship with your mother and wish you did better. Water in the dream stands for emotions.
Dream about chatting with your dead mother on Facebook, text, Whatsapp, email, or phone call
A dream about chatting with your mother via phone call, text, email, Whatsapp, Facebook, etc, means that you are in need of advice and your mind knows that a motherly figure would be the best source of advice and so you get this dream.
Seeing this dream could also just mean that you need companionship but aren’t finding it but your mind seems to get it from your dead mother.
