Represents endings, mortality, or reflections on loss and the past. In dreams, cemeteries can symbolize the need to let go of outdated beliefs or to mourn a part of oneself that has been lost. It can also reflect contemplation on the cycle of life and death, and the connection between the living and the ancestors. In many cultures, cemeteries are seen as sacred spaces, connecting the physical and spiritual worlds.

Themes: endings, mortality, loss, life, ancestors

More in: 'The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols' by Jean Chevalier and Alain Gheerbrant.