 The
Acanthus plant is associated with the rocky ground in the
ancient Greek cemeteries- therefore the symbolism
attributed to its "Heavenly Gardens." |
 The
Latin Cross and the IHS are both symbols of Christianity.
The Latin Cross is most often regarded as the "True
Cross" upon which our Saviour died. The IHS is
the Latinized contraction of the name Jesus (IHCOYC) in
Greek. |
 The
Bible represents the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures.
It symbolizes the Divine authorship or the Word of God. |
 The
Lily, when referred to as the Easter lily, is symbolic of
purity, Innocence, Our lord's resurrection and of the
Blessed Virgin Mary. As the Lilium Candidum or Madonna
Lily, it represents the Annunciation, Purity and Heavenly
Bliss. |
 The
Chi Rio is a contraction of the Greek Xpictoc meaning
Christ. The Alpha Omega are the first and last letters of
the Greek alphabet symbolizing Christ as the
"beginning and the end." |
 The
Masonic Emblem is one of thousands of social, religious,
civic and fraternal organizations with identifying
insignia that are often used on monuments and markers. The
Mason's emblems is one of the better known. |
 Tha
Cala Lily is a symbol for Majestic Beauty and marriage, |
 The
Passion Flower is one of the consummate symbols of the
story of Our lord's Passion and death. In its parts (stem,
leaf, petals, etc.) it is said to contain symbology of Our
Lord's Passion and Crucifixion. |
 The
Cultivated Rose, sometimes referred to as the American
Beauty Rose, is used to symbolize Everlasting Love and
persons born in the month of June. |
 The
Wild Rose is an extremely popular flower that is used in
many different forms in monuments design. Its symbolic
meaning is "true love". In conventional form it
symbolizes Messianic Promise or Our Blessed Saviour. In
heraldic from it means, the Blessed Virgin Mary. |
 The
Ivy, a popular symbol, is used to represent Memory. It can
represent Friendship, Faithfulness, and Immortality (or
Eternal Life). In wreath from it is a symbol for
Conviviality. |
 The
Grape (True Vine) represents Our lord. It is also symbolic
of the Christian Church, made up of believers in the True
Vine, Jesus Christ. "I am the vine, ye are the
branches." John 15:5. |
 The
laurel symbolizes Glory, Atonement and Reward and Victory.
In wreath form it is appropriate for persons with
distinction in the arts, literature, military service or
Christian service. |
 The
Dogwood is a symbol for Christianity, Divine Sacrifice and
the Triumph of Eternal Life. In context with the Cross or
Crucifixion it means Regeneration. It is the State Flower
of North Carolina and Virginia. |
 The
Fleur-De-Lys is thought to be a form of Annunciation of
the Saviour. It is also the symbol of the trinity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary. |
 The
Order of the Eastern Star is the women's counterpart of
the Masonic Order. The five points in the emblem signify
family relationship, very appropriate for a family
memorial. |
