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Historic Cemetery Symbols: What do Lilies Represent?

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(photo by Tui Snider)

FREE Cemetery Symbols Guide: Would you like a FREE guide to historic cemetery symbolism? If so, click the image below: What does a Lily symbolize when it’s carved on a headstone? You’ve probably heard folks refer to someone as having a “lily white reputation,” right? Lilies are not only white, but they symbolize purity. That’s […]

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Historic Cemetery Symbols: The Acronym “HTWSSTKS” & Its Meaning

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The acronym "HTWSSTKS" on a headstone. (photo by Tui Snider)

FREE Cemetery Symbols Guide: Would you like a FREE guide to historic cemetery symbolism? If so, click the image below: What does HTWSSTKS stand for on a headstone? When it comes to historic cemetery symbosl, acronyms are used as a form of shorthand. There’s only so much room on a headstone, after all. (Speaking of […]

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Cemetery Symbols: What do Half-Carved Stones Represent?

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Interesting name! (photo by Tui Snider)

Cemetery Symbol: Why do these headstones look half-finished? No, the monument maker didn’t get fed up and quit halfway through the job. When you see a half-carved headstone such as these, it represents the transition from life into death. Additionally, half-carved stones convey the idea that while we may accomplish many things during our time […]

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