Meaning of the word "dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage" in English

What does "dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage

US /driːm ʌv ə ˈfjuːnərəl ænd ju hɪr ʌv ə ˈmærɪdʒ/
UK /driːm ɒv ə ˈfjuːnərəl ənd ju hɪə ɒv ə ˈmærɪdʒ/
"dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage" picture

Idiom

a traditional proverb suggesting that dreams often have the opposite meaning of their literal content

Example:
My grandmother always said, 'dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage,' so don't worry about that nightmare.
It's just an old superstition that if you dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage.