What ornament and engraving on a stele?

The headstone stele is the vertical plinth specially designed to receive the epitaph and / or ornament. This element that makes up the funeral monument can take several forms according to the needs of the clients. Bereaved families prefer classic shapes whose design lasts longer than that of modern and original models which is ephemeral. […]

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A Sampling of tombstone Symbols part 3

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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