Cemetery Symbolism

Cemetery symbolism refers to the use of specific images, designs, and motifs on gravestones and memorials, each carrying meaning related to life, death, and the afterlife. Common symbols include angels for protection and guidance, weeping willows representing mourning, and stones indicating permanence. Flowers often signify beauty and the brevity of life. Crosses symbolize faith and hope, while hourglasses remind us of the passage of time. These elements serve not only as memorials for the deceased but also as expressions of the beliefs and emotions of the living, helping them process loss and remember their loved ones.