Small, empty furniture symbolized unfulfilled lives of children represented the child now gone with small shoes on chair-connection to childhood, symbolized inability to achieve adulthood.

Weeping- grief, or mourning an untimely death. Many Angels gathered together in the clouds- represents Heaven. The вЂњmessengers of GodвЂќ are often shown escorting the deceased to Heaven. Carrying the departed soul- as a child in their arms, or as a Guardian embracing the dead. Blowing a trumpet (or perhaps two trumpets) вЂ“ representing the day of judgment, and Call to Resurrection. Two angels can be named, and are identified by the objects they carry: Michael, who bears a sword and Gabriel, who is depicted with a horn.

Angels are shown in all types of poses with different symbolism. The agent of God, often pointing towards heaven guardians of the dead, symbolizing spirituality. An anchor with a broken chain stands for the cessation of life. It is also an occupational symbol in sea-faring areas or the attribute of Saint Nicholas, patron saint of the seamen, it symbolized hope and steadfastness. A Christian symbol of hope, it is found as funeral symbolism in the art of the catacombs. Very old sign used in second century, first and last letter of alphabet (Greek), beginning and end of life.Д®arly Christians used the anchor as a disguised cross, and as a marker to guide the way to secret meeting places. For those who would like to learn more about the different symbols seen in the form of emblems, the Emblem article is very useful.ДЄcanthus is associated with the rocky ground were most Greek cemeteries were placed.

This glossary of cemetery symbolism will help you to understand the meaning of the many design elements. When choosing headstonesВ or grave markers, we often pick design elements with little knowledge about the symbolism behind it. After you choose your monument design you can then schedule a meeting in a showroom to discuss a design and price by calling 72 or clicking here to contact us.Headstone Symbolism Symbols on Headstones Demystified If you find a monument or memorialВ that you like,В you can add it to вЂњ My Family's Favorite DesignsвЂќ, share the design on social media, email the design to a family member, request a price estimate and much more. In the pictures shown below you can read short headstone sayings for a mother and nice words for a mother's cemetery monument. Browse the pictures below to see headstone sayings, including short headstone sayings for a mother. Click here for more example headstone inscriptions for a mother. If a mother has a surviving spouse when she passes, the mother memorial often includes a companion memorial anticipating her husband's future burial alongside.В We offer many monument styles for mothers, including flat grave markers, upright monuments, benchesВ and statuesВ in a wide variety ofВ shapes, granite colors, and price ranges.В They can feature etched images,В portraits, andВ inscriptions that are unique reminders of her time on earth.В Our compassionate design experts will guide you through every step, detail, and artistic option to create a unique and beautiful memorial for your mother.В Example epitaphs, sayings, or inscriptions to memorialize a mother include: Loving Mother Of (Insert Number), Beloved Mother And Wife, Beloved Mom. To remember a mother well, cope with the loss, and grieve, family members want their mother headstone to creatively capture her essence-her spirit,В faith, joy, influence, accomplishments, and sacrifices she made for her children. Rome Monument is here to help and support you through the process of selecting or custom designing a loving memorial that is a fitting tribute to your mother's life. Browse Gravestone Designs for a MotherВ by Clicking on the Images Below

Symbol for female gravestone