Category: Tombstone Art

Apr 12

Tombstone Tuesday-Heavenly City Symbol

The Heavenly City in the clouds symbolism is often seen on older tombstones.

Mar 29

Tombstone Tuesday-Candle Tombstone Symbol

A candle with a flame, as tombstone art, symbolizes life, eternal life, and light. A burning candle brings light to darkness.

Mar 15

Tombstone Tuesday-Rock of Ages Symbol

The Rock of Ages tombstone art inscription is usually depicted as a woman clinging to a cross, symbolizing faith. She is in a turbulent sea of waves and is clinging to the cross to be saved.

Mar 01

Tombstone Tuesday-Animal Tombstone Art

Occasionally you will see an animal that is part of a tombstone. I’m not talking abut live animals, like squirrels, which I often see scurrying around in cemeteries.

Feb 15

Tombstone Tuesday-Clasped Hands Symbol

A common carving seen on older tombstones is a pair of clasped hands, what looks to be a handshake. This symbol was commonly used during the Victorian era. Clasped hands most often represent the hands of a husband and wife.