Tombstone Symbols

by Shiloh Museum

Acanthus leaf Gardens of Heaven
Anchor Hope
Angel Heavenly hosts, guides
Arches Victory in death
Bible Resurrection through the Scriptures
Broken ring Broken family ties
Cinerary Urn The remains of human life, from which the soul arises to heaven
Clouds Heaven
Crown Christian righteousness
Daisy Innocence and hope
Drapery Entrance to Heaven
Dove Purity
Flowers Brevity of earthly existence
Garlands Victory in death
Grapes and vines Blood of Christ
Hand pointing upward The way to the rewards of the righteous
Handshake Farewell to earthly existence
Heart The soul in bliss
Lamb Innocence
Lamp Eternal life
Lily Immortality
Oak leaf Strength and virtue
Palm Fronds Victory in death
Severed branch Mortality
Sheaves of wheat The divine harvest
Sun Resurrection
Trumpeter Heralds of the resurrection
Willow Earthly sorrow
Wreath Victory in death

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