Tombstones is a central memorial tradition to honor the one who passed away.
Nowadays tombstones often be designed elaborately. The beautiful structure and elegant design of most tombstones today makes a stroll through one of today’s cemeteries reminiscent of a walk through a lovely park.
Tombstones’ style changed much in these year.
Tombstones of yesteryear were usually large, upright pieces of sculpted stone that had written information about the people whose graves they marked. But most of today’s tombstones are smaller, simpler, plaque-like pieces made of bronze, granite, or a combination of the two, and they are displayed directly on the ground at the head of graves. The up-right tombstones are less common today than they once were because time has shown that they have a tendency to deteriorate and fall over as years pass. Tombstones that are installed at ground level are designed to weather the elements much longer.
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Today’s tombstones usually come in two varieties: bronze and granite. Bronze tombstones typically include bronze plates with special memorial designs and lettering that name the deceased as well as the dates of birth and death. These plates are then attached to granite bases and then installed in cemeteries as beautiful tombstones. Granite tombstones, meanwhile, are formed from one of the world’s oldest and strongest natural materials, which has been shaped, polished and chiseled into a tombstone that will certainly last for ages.
Things You Should Consider to Choose a Tombstones:
Special Tombstone Symbols and Their Meaning:
Probably, the best place to see the language of symbols is in your local cemetery. Different symbols and emblems used on tombstones and headstones have different meanings and understandings. The following is a small sampling of some common tombstone symbols. Like any type of art, some images fall out of fashion, and some icons are favored in one area and unseen in another. For example, one image common in cemeteries in the Midwest is that of shaking hands. This image is not common in Colorado cemeteries.
Anchor
A symbol of hope and steadfastness. An anchor with a broken chain means cessation of life. This type of emblem is often used on tombstone of a deceased who was a seaman.
Book
Often, represents the Bible, but, it can simply mean knowledge. An open book might signify an open heart or mind, open to the word of God. A closed book usually indicates a completed life.
Angel
A guide to Heaven. It means the agent of God and guardians of the dead. It basically symbolizes spirituality.
Bird
A flying bird indicates the flight of the soul to God. It also symbolizes of rebirth and eternal life, spirituality, messenger of God or peace.
Arch
Arch symbolizing a triumphant entry into Heaven or victory over death. It also means re-union with partner in Heaven.
Broken Column
A noble life lived by the deceased. When the column is used in a broken or draped format it symbolizes early death along with mourning and grief.
Cherub
It represents divine wisdom or justice. Sleeping cherub is a symbol of innocence and it is primary used on a infant’s or a child’s gravestone.
Butterfly
It is symbolic of the resurrection of Christ.
Rose
Roses are known for their fragrance and their beauty. Often they are emblems of love, victory, hope, unfailing love, triumph and purity.
Lily
A symbol of chastity, innocence, purity and rebirth.
Myrtle leaves
A symbol of undying love and/or peace.
Olive branch
A symbol of peace, forgiveness, and one’s humanity.
Oak
Oak symbols strength, endurance, faith and virtue. The oak leaves and acorn stand for power, authority or victory.
Heart
A symbol of love, devotion, joy, and/or mortality. Two joined hearts on a stone mark a happy marriage.
Hourglass
A symbol of the swift passage of time, as in the shortness of life on earth.
Ivy
A symbol of either eternal life or undying affection.
Lamb
Lamb – A symbol meaning innocence; used primarily on an infant’s or a child’s gravestone.
Laurel
Laurel leaves or laurel wreath, symbolizing triumph over death or ever green the memory of the deceased.
Poppy
It is a symbol that stands for eternal sleep.
Pyramid
It is a symbol that means resurrection, eternal life, enlightenment and spiritual attainment.
Rooster
A rooster usually indicates vigilance, awakening and courage.
Female Figure
Usually depicted in a sorrowing posture, a symbol of sorrow and grief.
Star
A symbol of Divine guidance. A 5-pointed star represents the Star of Bethlehem, whereas a 6-pointed star represents creation or the God.
Garland
Garland indicated victory over death.
Finger
Pointing downward, a symbol of “calling the earth to witness. Pointing upward, most common, symbolizing the pathway to Heaven or the deceased found Heavenly reward.
Cross
Cross is a symbol of faith and eternity. When used on the graveyards of military persons it means trials, victory and reward.
Sword
A sword symbolizes the deceased’s military service. A broken sword symbolizes a life cut short, whereas crossed swords symbolize that the deceased died in battle. Inverted sword means relinquishment of power, victory, and sheathed swords symbolized temperance.
Swallow
Swallow – A symbol of motherhood, the spirit of children, or a symbol of consolation.
Urn
Urn is a symbol for the soul, immortality or penitence.
Sun
Sun rising, a symbol of renewed life or resurrection; Sun setting, a symbol of death; Sun shining, a symbol of everlasting life; Sun winged, a symbol of spirituality and everlasting life.
Moon
Moon is a symbol of death, rebirth, or victory.
Tree trunk
A symbol of the ferity of one’s life. The number of broken branches indicate the deceased family members who were interred at that site.
Triangle
The symbol of the Holy Trinity. An emblem in the shape of a triangle means truth, equality and the holy trinity.
Wheat
Wheat symbolises the resurrection, the cycle of the seasons and the cycle of life.
Wheel
Wheel symbolizes the cycle of life, enlightenment, spiritual power.
Wreath
Wreath is a symbol of victory.
Wreath of roses
A symbol of heavenly joy and bliss.
Wreath on Skull
It is a symbol of victory of death over life.
Weeping willow
Weeping willow is a symbol of mourning, grief, sorrow, lamentation.
TYPES OF Tombstone?
Cemetery Tombstones and Headstones for Sale
Cemetery Headstones supplies a complete selection of memorial monuments and headstones, such as slant gravestones, flat markers, upright tombstones, bench-style memorial stone, irregular Boulders, etc.
Slant Tombstones
Slant Grave Headstonesare also called as slant markers, which come with a slanted polished face and rock pitched edges, serpentine top with a straight back and are installed on a concrete foundation or on a granite base.
Flat Tombstones
Flat Markers are the simplest and most economical of all memorials. Flat Grave Markers are usually 3-4 inch thickness, rectangle in shape, polished surface with sawn sides, and any desired pattern or artwork can be engraved.
Memorial Benches
Memorial granite benches are available in a wide variety of designs and colors. Cemetery Headstones Company supplies a complete selection of granite memorial benches with affordable price. And laser lettering can be customized.
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