Category Archives: Symbolism

Jesus Christ and the Cross

Posted on December 25, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

The Latin Cross is universally recognized as the symbol of Christianity. While it may look simple to the eye, the symbol is imbued with deep meaning to all Christians. After the trial, Christ is mocked by the Roman soldiers. He … Continue reading →

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The Soul Takes Flight

Posted on December 16, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

The limestone gravestone in the Mt. Elliott Cemetery at Detroit, Michigan of “Louie” is faded, erosion has taken a toll. The scroll below the cherub is hard to read—but it clearly says that Louie was the son of John and Annie.  The … Continue reading →

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Cemetery Hound

Posted on December 12, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

A cast iron Newfoundland stands guard over the grave of two-year old Florence Bernadine Rees, the daughter of Thomas B. and Elizabeth S. Rees, who died on February 7, 1862, of scarlet fever. Her obituary from the February 8th Richmond … Continue reading →

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Furry Family Members

Posted on December 10, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

THOMAS C. BOETTICHER FEB. 9, 1912 APRIL 10, 1994   BETTY L. BOETTICHER MARCH 18, 1916 DEC. 18, 2013   Thomas Boetticher was a dog lover which becomes obvious by the monument marking the graves of the Boettichers in the … Continue reading →

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Guard Dog

Posted on December 4, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

MAYME WIFE OF EDWARD C. HUFF 1181 – 1924   HUSBAND EDWARD C. HUFF 1883 – 1942 Just up the hill from the Edwin Miller gravestone in the Locust Hill Cemetery at Evansville, Indiana, a limestone dog stands guard over … Continue reading →

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The Scroll and the Palm Frond

Posted on November 23, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

LAURA PHIBBS WIFE OF DR. C. N. WYMAN DIED DEC. 22, 1922 Two nearly identical monuments (The Scott Family monument and the Laura Phibbs monument) in the Springdale Cemetery at Madison, Indiana, both depict a mourning figure holding a scroll. … Continue reading →

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The Knight’s Helmet

Posted on November 17, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

The Knights of Pythias metal marker features many of the symbols that are significant to the Knights.  A knight’s helmet sits atop crossed battle axes with three letters, “F”, “C”, and “B”, which stand for the fraternal organization’s motto, FRIENDSHIP, … Continue reading →

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Eagles

Posted on November 12, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, like many other society members, choose to be buried in common burial grounds.   Sometimes these burials are in separate graveyards and in other cases a portion of the cemetery is dedicated to the … Continue reading →

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Straw Hats

Posted on November 8, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

KATIE DAU. OF P.M. & M. J. MOBLEY DIED OCT. 24, 1890 AGED 6Y. 5M. 9D. LITTLE AUSBORN M. & A. E. FINN. BORN JAN. 31, 87 DIED FEB. 13. 90. ZORA DAU OF J.C. & M. E. BENDER MAR. … Continue reading →

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Sprig of Roses

Posted on October 22, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

  SOPHI, Consort of JAMES EDGAR: DIED July 17, 185o: Aged 27 years & 13 days. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Romantics have waxed poetic about the rose and the connection to love for … Continue reading →

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