Translating Tombstones: Your Guide to Symbolism and Meaning in the Cemetery

Piecing the Puzzle Together A dove An anchor A book A skull and crossbones You can find these and many, many other symbols on tomb-stones, but what do they mean? Cemeteries are fascinating places places filled with history, art and meaning. The symbols carved on tombstones say a lot about the people who once lived and are now buried in our eternal parks. This book will explain the meanings behind the symbols and help you understand the special language of tombstones.