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People feel more consoled when they have "conversations" with relatives. I myself think that, unnecessary as it is, it's still okay to do it. As far as I remember, there's nothing in the Bible against that in particular (as long as you don't pray to them).
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In fact, remember that God knows our heart and all our desires and groaning. Yet he asks us to speak with him anyway. Of course, it's a different matter with dead relatives, but the same principle applies--just because someone knows something doesn't mean they won't listen to you talk about it, especially if it helps your mind on the matter.