When choosing headstones or grave markers, we often pick design elements with little knowledge about the symbolism behind it. This glossary of cemetery symbolism will help you to …

2017年8月10日 · More modern headstones may still keep an arch, but tend to favor a flat or square top, as it is easier to produce.New England headstones from the early 1600’s to 1700’s …

The drooping branches of weeping willow trees symbolize the drooping spirits and hearts of those who have lost their beloved family member. The weeping willow tree was a very popular …

Portrait Style Gravestones - late 1700's. There are a few gravestones from the late 1700's which display realistic figures from the waist up. There are no wings involved. These are confident, …

2019年7月3日 · Have you ever wandered through a cemetery and wondered about the meanings of the designs carved on old gravestones? Thousands of different religious and secular …

Aside from names, birthdates and death dates, gravestones are often decorated with symbols and icons. These majestic, weather-worn stone carvings were popularized by those cipher-loving …

2023年9月27日 · Grave marker symbols can provide a fascinating look at your ancestors' lives. This guide will help you decipher what they mean.

The drooping branches of weeping willow trees symbolize the drooping spirits and hearts of those who have lost their beloved family member or friend. The weeping willow tree was very …

2021年11月30日 · Gravemarker iconography is as vast as it is fascinating. These symbols can reveal information about religion, socioeconomic status, trade networks, gender, race, …

Here are several sources and interpretations for some frequently used symbols on gravestones. There is more than one interpretation for some symbols so interpretations must be used as …