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.
Category: Tombstone Art
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.
May 18
Tombstone Tuesday-Urn Symbol
One of the earliest and most commonly used gravestone icons is the likeness of an urn placed on top of a tombstone or carved onto the grave marker.
The urn was one of the first symbols used that replaced the death head and soul effigy in the 19th century,
May 04
Tombstone Tuesday-Ivy Symbol
Some tombstones are embellished with artwork that represents ivy leaves or ivy vines.
Ivy is always green and will survive under harsh conditions. Because of this it is associated with immortality and fidelity.
Karen Miller Bennett, CG(R)
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