Obituary dream meaning is explained below using 13 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Pagan - Anonymous

If you dream of reading an obituary in the newspaper you may soon receive some disquieting news of a death.

If the obituary happens to be your own then it denotes that you have something or someone in your life that could cause you great trouble, maybe even death. Death can also mean to a way of life or situation, not just physical.

Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation • Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 2 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

If you dream of reading an obituary in the newspaper you may soon receive some disquieting news of a death.

If the obituary happens to be your own then it denotes that you have something or someone in your life that could cause you great trouble, maybe even death. death can also mean to a way of life or situation, not just physical.

Source: Encyclopedia of Dreams • Author: Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Interpretation 3 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of an obituary represent your feelings about death. You are at the end of a cycle, relationship or pattern.

If you dream of reading your own obituary, then you are gaining a wise and objective perspective of your own existence, dying to your former egoic self, and making a quantum leap in your spiritual growth.

See Death.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of writing an obituary, denotes that unpleasant and discordant duties will devolve upon you.

If you read one, news of a distracting nature will soon reach you.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 5 — Gillian Holloway

To dream of reading the obituary of a friend or acquaintance predicts the loss of money.

If you dream of reading your own obituary, you will receive important news.

Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 6 — DreamForth

To dream of an obituary symbolizes the conclusion of your previous way of behaving. It may also mean an end to your obsolete principles.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 7 — Raymond Buckland

To see or read an obituary means a close friend will relocate far away To read your own obituary means you will be the one relocating.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 8 — myjellybean

To see or read an obituary in your dream represents the end of your old attitudes and outdated beliefs.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 9 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

To read of the death of someone you know well means news of their marriage.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 10 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

One’s collection of thoughts or personality is passing away.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 11 — Margaret Hamilton

Not necessarily a physical death; see “funeral”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 12 — Betty Bethards

Death of the old: beliefs, programs, attitudes.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 13 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

An omen of contrary; good news is on the way.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett