Understanding Cemetery Symbols: A Field Guide for Historic Graveyards (Messages from the Dead)

Guide to Historic Cemeteries Understanding 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