King’s Chapel Cemetery, Boston, Massachusetts
King’s Chapel Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts is Boston Proper’s oldest burial place. Founded in 1630, the cemetery contains great mortality symbolism. One of
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AuthorKim Jacobson
Cemetery Symbolism–Religious
Religious symbolism is one of the most common sets of symbols found in a cemetery. Angels, anchors, crosses, books, and even Bible verses
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Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Alabama
The Magnolia Cemetery, established in 1836, in Mobile, Alabama is rich in symbolism. Beautiful, white marble tombstones and mausoleums are abundant in their
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Tombstone Acronyms
Acronyms cover a variety of topics, including membership such as the Knights of Columbus and Freemasons, as well as occupations such as the BLE or Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. A few interesting acronyms are highlighted below.
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Cemetery Symbolism–Mortality
From the Hour Glass to the Grim Reaper, we find constant reminders of our mortality in the cemetery.
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Mythological, Legendary and Otherwise Odd
The Cowbellion, a Socrates Monkey, Story Stones and Gargoyles are among the oddities found in cemeteries that are just not typical graveyard symbolism.
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Cemetery Symbolism–Animals and Insects
Animals run a wide range of symbolic meaning in the cemetery, from the innocent lamb to the ascending, dove escorting the soul to heaven.
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Cemetery Symbolism–Plants and Flowers
A new page introducing plant and flower symbolism has been added that includes a variety of plant symbolism photos. Plant symbolism portrays meanings
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Old Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Alabama
Ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss, rustic cast-iron gates and ornate, marble tombstones grace the Old Live Oak cemetery in Selma, Alabama. The
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Church Street Graveyard, Mobile, Alabama
The Church Street Graveyard in Mobile, Alabama was established in 1820 when the city of Mobile purchased the land for twenty dollars. The
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