In some cases you really don’t need to be a professional psychic to get a communication from someone that has crossed over. One of the most common methods for deceased loved ones to communicate is through dreams. This is when the conscious mind is at rest and the subconscious is easier to get through to.
One way to tell if your dream was actually an after death communication is if the dream seemed very real, and not vague or fragmented like most dreams. The message that you get in the dream will probably be very simple, like your loved one might tell you that they are okay, or tell you to give a message to someone. This type of communication is a blessing that should be cherished.