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Gravestone Emblems.
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Paul | Report | 23 Jul 2006 10:38 |
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I found something which I never knew before regarding Emblems on Gravestones. Each Emblem means something different, and can sometimes even tell you what they died from. These Emblems are usually only used in Christian Burials. |
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Paul | Report | 23 Jul 2006 10:38 |
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Anchor - Steadfast hope Arch - Rejoined with partner in Heaven Birds - The soul Cherub - Divine wisdom or justice Column - Noble life Broken column - Early death Conch shell - Wisdom Cross, anchor and Bible - Trials, victory and reward Crown - Reward and glory Dolphin - Salvation, bearer of souls to Heaven Dove - Purity, love and Holy Spirit Garland - Victory over death Gourds - Deliverance from grief Heart - Devotion Horseshoe - Protection against evil Hourglass - Time and its swift flight Ivy - Faithfulness, memory, and undying friendship Lamb - Innocence Laurel - Victory Lily - Purity and resurrection Mermaid - Dualism of Christ - half God, half man Oak - Strength Olive branch - Forgiveness, and peace Palms - Martyrdom Peacock - Eternal life Poppy - Eternal sleep Rooster - Awakening, courage and vigilance Shell - Birth and resurrection Six pointed star - The God Skeleton - Life's brevity Snake in a circle - Everlasting life in Heaven Swallow - Motherhood Broken sword - Life cut short Crossed swords - Life lost in battle Tree trunk - The beauty of life Triangle - Truth, equality and the trinity Shattered urn - Old age Weeping willow - Mourning, grief |
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Victoria | Report | 23 Jul 2006 10:45 |
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Thanks for that Paul. Now in my idle moments I shall ponder on what I will have on my headstone! I am aiming for the shattered urn - but my daughter assures me she is going to have me cremated on the strength of she'll be here and I won't have a say in it. So, I just might be be wasting 'pondering time'. :) Victoria |
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Merry | Report | 23 Jul 2006 10:56 |
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Lol Victoria! My rellies have anchors, because they were in the RN!!! (at least, that was what I thought they were refering to!) Merry |
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