Photo Gallery of Cemetery Symbols and Icons - ThoughtCo
2019年7月3日 · The inverted torch is a true cemetery symbol, symbolizing life in the next realm or a life extinguished. A lit torch represents life, immortality and the everlasting life. Conversely, an inverted torch represents death, or the passing of the soul into the next life.
Headstone Symbols and Meanings: A Guide to Cemetery Symbols
We have gathered over 180 of the most cemetery symbols found in most modern cemeteries. Please select a letter of the alphabet to make it simple to find the headstone symbols in the long list below. [A-Z list]
Gravestone Symbols from A to Z - BillionGraves Blog
Gravestone symbols from A to Z will help you learn to "read" a cemetery. Your genealogy adventures to the cemetery will never be the same!
16 Common Gravestone Symbols And Their Hidden Meanings
2020年3月1日 · How to read common gravestone symbols. If you’ve visited a cemetery that had more decorative tombstones, you may be wondering what do the symbols mean on headstones? Here are 16 common and uncommon headstone symbols and what they mean.
Grave Marker Symbols: What Do They Really Mean? - Family …
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.
Gravestone Symbols and Their Hidden Meanings - Family Tree …
Gravestone symbols can contain clues about your ancestor’s life and death. Discover the meaning behind common (and several uncommon!) gravestone symbols.
Understanding Cemetery Symbols, Part I - BillionGraves Blog
Cemetery Symbol #1: Anchor. Sometimes an anchor was carved on the gravestones of seamen since it was their last resort in a storm. But more often, the anchor on a gravestone was a symbol of hope.
A Graphic Guide to Cemetery Symbolism - Atlas Obscura
2014年10月30日 · Below is our guide to some of the most prevalent cemetery symbols. Take it along on your next wander through the necropolis!
Most Common Headstone Symbols And Meanings - Image …
2022年9月18日 · Ever walked through a graveyard and wondered about the different symbols on headstones? Click through for a guide to headstone symbols and their meanings!
Cemetery and Grave Symbolism - the-symbols.net
Cemetery Symbolism - A Wary Glossary Many people who choose grave motifs have no idea what they are putting on their stones. What they know is that they like the design.