A rising sun tombstone inscription symbolizes renewed life, new life, eternal life, and the eternal light of heaven.
Category: Tombstone Art
Aug 31
Tombstone Tuesday-Grapevine Symbol
A grapevine, as a tombstone symbol, signifies prosperity, fertility, and abundance. The grapevine is a traditional Christian symbol, as Jesus said he is the vine and his followers are the branches.
Aug 17
Tombstone Tuesday-Oak Leaf Symbol
Oak leaves inscribed on a tombstone symbolize strength, endurance, eternity, honor, faith, virtue, liberty, stability, and hospitality. It is a symbol of the power of the Christian faith and some believe that the cross of Christ was made from an oak tree.
Jul 27
Tombstone Tuesday-Wreath/Garland Symbol
A wreath or garland symbol on a tombstone symbolizes victory, victory in death, glory, redemption, eternity, and immortality.
Jul 13
Tombstone Tuesday-Star Symbol
The star symbol on a tombstone can symbolize divine guidance, eternity, or immortality, as well as hope, dreams, and life everlasting. For early Christians the five-pointed star represented the five wounds of Christ.