Gravestone Signs and Symbols

Tombstone located at Nashville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Nashville, Ohio

The signs and symbols found on gravestones can have several interpretations. From identifying religious beliefs and organizations, to signifying a person’s importance in the life they lived or just a plain work of art chosen simply for its aesthetics, these symbols can offer insight into the world once lived by the deceased.

Below you will find several links to websites which focus on tombstone symbols and their meanings.

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