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Post by librarylady on Oct 13, 2024 22:56:10 GMT
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Post by Zee on Oct 13, 2024 23:20:28 GMT
I've seen all of these except the upside-down torches. The tree trunk one was odd to me, interesting to know it has a symbolism to it. It looks pretty ugly to me to have a tree trunk with chopped off limbs and it's my least favorite in the local cemetery.
But it makes more sense now.
I personally want a giant winged angel in black granite that the local kids tell ghost stories about. We had one in the old fancy cemetery where I grew up.
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Post by melanell on Oct 14, 2024 11:06:30 GMT
That was interesting. There are several of those I never recall noticing, and I spend a decent amount of time in cemeteries.  I think I may be too focused on the wording in most cases, though. Overall, I'd say most older stones I come across have no imagery at all. And if they do, a cross is most common, followed by generic flowers. |
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teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Oct 14, 2024 11:28:17 GMT
I’ve forwarded that to my brother & sister who booked a nighttime cemetery tour next weekend.
TFS
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MerryMom
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Post by MerryMom on Oct 14, 2024 14:50:37 GMT
At a local cemetery, there are two graves where the grave marker is statue of the tree trunk with the limbs cut off. Now I know what that symbolizes.
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I think I may be too focused on the wording in most cases, though.
