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You’ve searched the records. Have you read the stones?
An anchor, an open book, a Celtic cross: gravestone symbols weren’t carved by accident. They can reveal a person’s faith, values, interests, and even the clubs they belonged to.
Whether you’re curious about cemeteries, just starting your family tree, or deep into genealogy research, this guide to gravestone symbols from A to Z will help you see headstones in a whole new way.
Stick around to the end. One symbol might change what you thought you knew about your family.
FREE RESOURCES TO START YOUR SEARCH
Find a Grave Index on FamilySearch (search millions of burial records for free): https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/2221801?cid=OV-00066131
Search FamilySearch historical records: https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/?cid=OV-00066131
BillionGraves (GPS-tagged gravestone photos): https://billiongraves.com
What’s the most interesting symbol you’ve found on a gravestone? Tell us in the comments.
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