Dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg offers a third possibility: sometimes we dream of a deceased person because we recognize their behaviors, such as substance abuse, reflected in ourselves. The dream becomes a mirror rather than a memory.
The fourth interpretation is the most comforting to many—the idea of a genuine visitation. This reading applies especially when the deceased appears well-dressed or happy in the dream. A pleasant dream, under this view, may simply be the person saying hello.
Regardless of which explanation resonates, these dreams seem to offer something deep and meaningful. They often provide insight into the soul and into the lasting connection we carry with the people we’ve lost.
