What does your dream mean if you are trying to save a deceased person and fail?

This dream suggests that the dreamer is struggling through normal stages of grief. Such dreams are entirely normal during the grieving process which can extend over several months or many years. In this dream, the subconscious mind is trying to "fix" the situation and bring the deceased back into the dreamer's life. Again, such dreams are very common when one has lost a beloved person. Although painful, the dream is a helpful step along the path of mourning.