Cryptures Blog – Dec 2016

Cryptures

Blog by Thom McCague
 
This is the second of three installments of headstone symbols and their meanings.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  1. The Lily symbolizes majesty, innocence, purity and resurrection
  2. The hand pointing down with a broken chain symbolizes death of a spouse
  3. The hand pointing down represents mortality or sudden death
  4. The hand pointing up signifies the pathway to heaven
  5. Clasped hands means farewell
  6. Gates symbolizes the pearly gates or the entrance to heaven
  7. The Hidden City represents heaven
  8. The Lamb is a child’s grave and means innocence
  9. The Maltese Cross represents a Christian grave and resurrection
  10. Dividers, Square and “G” is a Masonic grave and means that God is the architect and builder of the universe. The “G” means God.  It also symbolizes judgment
 
Email questions to Thom @thommc49@gmail.com 
 

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