Lily Represents purity. On a gravemarker this purity can reflect the transition of the earthly to the spiritual. May also be a symbol of chastity. Lyre A bridge between heaven and earth. My also reflect musical abilities. Pine Cone Immortality from the evergreen tree. Incorruptability from the sap. Oak A sacred tree for many cultures, […]
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A Sampling of tombstone Symbols part 2
Cross Headstone Emblem of faith for Christians. Means resurrection for some. There are many different types of crosses with many different meanings. Buds Renewal of life. With broken branch often used for children as life cut short. Chain with Missing Link Removed by death. Indicates the family circle has been broken. Dove The soul, purity, […]
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As you wander through a cemetery you will see many motifs on gravestones. A headstone symbol on a marker can offer an interesting insight into the person’s life or the family’s feeling about the death. In addition to asking the question, “What does this symbol mean?” it is important to remember that a particular motif […]
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•What can you learn from a tombstone? •Early tombstones were often flat, either upright on a block or in ground, plain rectangles for with a rounded top. •There might be a date of birth and/or the age at the time of death. There might be further information about relationships within the family. Hands Hands are […]
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