Friday, June 1, 2012

Gravestone Symbolism


Alpha and OmegaAlpha and OmegaFirst and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Symbolizes the beginning and the end.

applesAppleApples represent salvation, sometimes sin.

broken budBroken Bud or BranchSomeone who died an untimely or premature death. Usually seen on a younger person's gravestone.

broken chain linkBroken Chain LinkSymbolizes a loss in the family.

broken wheelBroken WheelSymbolizes the end of life; a break in the circle or wheel of life.

rabbitRabbitHumility, gentleness, self-sacrifice.

shoesShoesEmpty shoes symbolize the loss of a child. Usually one shoe is overturned.

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