What does it mean when you have a dream about someone dying?

Question

last night i had a dream that my dad was dying. i asked a few of my friends and they said it means that he will live longer, but im not sure if thats true or not.

Answer 1

Death is usually supposed to represent some kind of change, so maybe it means you are perceiving some kind of change in your dad, or it is your perception of him that is changing as you mature - the "old dad" (or your old idea of dad) is dying, and will be replaced by a new one.  

Answer 2

Hi Lauren,

There are two types of dream. One is literal and the other is symbolic. You have to tell us more about the dream before we can interpret whether is literal or symbolic.

But from the way you described your dream, I think it's symbolic.

If it's symbolic it means your relationship with your father is dying. It means "he holds no importance to you anymore" and he is "no longer part of your life". He is like dead or non existence to you.

It's a warning that your relationship with him is becoming cold, distant and is dying.

But if the dream is literal, it means your dad is going to die just like in your dream.

P/S: One question, can you tell me what is your religion? It might probably shed some light into the interpretation. Also, please tell us more about the dream before we interpret.

Answer 3

yes, I have had similar dreams- that I saw my friend dead etc. and everybody told me the same. So, don't bother.  

Answer 4

You've placed significance on the dream event by outwardly asking about it. Goes without saying that you're dad is important to you. So, the helpful answer requires asking you TWO different question in order to probe for a response that is telling of YOUR nature;

1) your dad dying in your dreams is wishful thinking

2) your dad dying in your dreams is a nightmare