Guide to Historic CemeteriesUnderstanding Cemetery Symbols by Tui Snider is a reference book for genealogists, history buffs, ghost hunters and others seeking to learn the forgotten meanings of cemetery symbols in historic graveyards.
Find out:
Why garden cemeteries were America's first public parks
The difference between a cemetery and a graveyard
How the skull and crossbones evolved into cherubs
Why symbols matter
Learn about:
The different types of American cemeteries
The history of grave robbing
The symbolic meaning of coins, stones, and seashells at grave sites
Common Latin phrases on headstones
Identify:
Saints, angels, and other cemetery statuary
Symbols for secret societies and clubs
Different types of crosses
Common cemetery architecture styles
The symbolic meaning of plants, flowers, and trees
Different types of headstone styles, monuments, and mausoleums