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An A-Z Guide to Common Cemetery Icons


especially the weeping willow (Leimer).

Winged Angel

Winged figures indicate the flight of the soul (Hardy).

The Wreath

The Wreath symbolizes the victory of a good life and therefore, victory over death. It also suggest the circle of eternity (Hardy).

The Urn

The Urn stands as an icon of death; asshes of the deceased who have been cremated are often stored in urns. They are sometimes seen alone, or with willow trees and drapes: drapes suggesting the final curtain of life (Hardy).

Women with Anchor

A woman with an anchor is the Masonic symbol of hope (Hawkins).

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Anon."The Symbols: The Book." Tomb with a View. World Wide Web. 2003. . 22 Nov 2003.

Anon. "The Symbols: The Moon." Tomb with a View. World Wide Web. 2003. . 22 Nov 2003.

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