Tombstone Iconography

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Title	Description	Burials	Photo?
Arch	The arch is symbolic of triumph or victory. Arches symbolize a passageway or door into the unknown (journey to heaven).	Burials
Celtic Knot	The Celtic Knot woven from a single thread symbolizes eternity.	Burials
Chain	Three chain links is a symbol of the Order of the Odd Fellows. Links can also be a symbol of living or deceased family members.	Burials
Circle	Two Circles entwined represent marriage. Anything circular is endless and may represent eternity.	Burials
Greek Key	The Greek Key, also known as Fret, is an ornamental design consisting of repeated and symmetrical figures contained within a border.	Burials
Meander	Graphic symbolizing Clouds and Rolling Thunder, both representative of God and his power in the heavens. In one representation, it is the Greek key.	Burials
Orb or Ball	The Orb is primarily decorative. Three balls together may symbolize money (pawn shop.) Anything circular is endless and may represent eternity.	Burials
Quatrefoil	A quatrefoil is composed of four equal lobes, like a four-petaled flower.Used for good luck -- similar to the four-leaf clovers.	Burials
Spiral	The single spiral symbolizes the concept of growth, expansion and cosmic energy depending on the culture. It represented the sun in ancient Ireland.	Burials	NA
Star	Stars are frequently used as religious symbols.	Burials
Star - Six Pointed	Symbolic of God, the creator of the universe. The six points refer to his attributes: wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth.	Burials
Trefoil	Three equal circles joined generally represents the Trinity.	Burials
Triangle	Holy Trinity	Burials