Whether the departed or alive is another question. It would SEEM that you will ask others to mediate for you. Is that correct?
verb (used with object), mediated, mediating.
1.
to settle (disputes, strikes, etc.) as an intermediary between parties; reconcile.
2.
to bring about (an agreement, accord, truce, peace, etc.) as an intermediary between parties by compromise, reconciliation, removal of misunderstanding, etc.
3.
to effect (a result) or convey (a message, gift, etc.) by or as if by an intermediary.
verb (used without object), mediated, mediating.
4.
to act between parties to effect an agreement, compromise, reconciliation, etc.
5.
to occupy an intermediate place or position.
Not mediate. I do ask anyone to be my go-between, I ask them to pray for grace, mercy, and healing as a third party not in lieu of me asking. I can and will talk to Jesus on my own I do not need another person to help me or talk for me.