The Grandmother
"Direct contact with the spirits of the ancestors can be cultivated
through ritual practices; however, communication may also happen
spontaneously in forms such as dream contact, waking encounters, and
synchronicity. When we have a framework to receive their outreach, their
work is made easier and we are open to the enjoyment of conscious,
ongoing relationship.
The ancestors can often reach even the most sceptical of descendants with a well-placed, emotionally charged dream. Not all dreams of the dead necessarily involve direct spirit contact, and discerning when an ancestor is actually trying to get through is not always easy; however, contact dreams are often accompanied by the felt sense of actually meeting with the deceased loved one. These dreams may include receiving a message or some kind of healing around the loss that accompanied the loved one’s death. If the dream has the quality of contact and the deceased seems in distress, you may offer direct prayer, healing ritual, and positive energy toward their elevation and happiness. If the ancestor seems well in spirit, simply being open to their visit supports future dream contact and other forms of relationship."
Source : ancestralmedecine.org/ five-ways-to-honor-your-ancestors/