In addition to the various symbols and artwork engraved on tombstones, fraternal organization symbols are also often seen on grave markers.
Category: Tombstone Art
Jul 12
Tombstone Tuesday-Sphere
You may have seen a grave marker topped with sphere or ball. The 3-D circle represents eternity and the unending circle of life.
Jun 28
Tombstone Tuesday-I H S Symbol
You have probably seen the letters I H S in a church, usually seen on the altar, church windows, vestments, and even on tombstones. These three letters are called a Christogram,
May 24
Tombstone Tuesday-Calla Lily Images
The image of calla lilies on a tombstone symbolizes majestic beauty, marriage, and fidelity.
Karen Miller Bennett, Certified Genealogist®, Retired 2024
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