Passing Bell dream meaning is explained below using 2 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To hear a passing bell, unexpected intelligence of the sorrow or illness of the absent.

To ring one yourself, denotes ill health and reverses.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 2 — Katherine Taylor Craig

To dream of hearing it denotes the illness of the dreamer or of a near relative (Raphael).
Source: The Fabric of Dream Author: Katherine Taylor Craig