When visiting a cemetery or burial site, you may have noticed that the terms headstone, tombstone, and gravestone are often used interchangeably to refer to the marker or monument that indicates where a person is buried. However, there are some subtle differences between these terms that are worth exploring. First, let’s define each term: A […]
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A Sampling of headstone Symbols
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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