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For those who have an interest in the symbols found in cemeteries. Come ask questions or assist others.

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Comment by Lacuna on September 12, 2009 at 10:05pm: The "lamp" is actually a funeral urn.

Comment by Michael Stills on September 12, 2009 at 12:10pm: Sorry for the multiple posting, I have not figured out how to put a comment with the photo. I understand the willow in the photo means sorrow and is Germanic in origin, not sure about the "lamp", and interested in the Star of David inside the Triangle. Thank you.

Comment by Terri O'Connell on September 12, 2009 at 11:56am: MIchael, your photo did not show up. Can you try re posting in a discussion forum.

Comment by Michael Stills on September 12, 2009 at 11:56am: I guest the link does not work. It is the Star of David surrounded by a Triangle

Comment by Michael Stills on September 12, 2009 at 11:54am: Can anyone tell me about the symbos on this photo

Comment by Terri O'Connell on August 21, 2009 at 12:59am: Sherry, Thanks for the website. I have bookmarked for future reading. Glad to see there are people out there helping others with the meanings of some of the complex symbols.

Comment by Glenn Roy Browne on August 20, 2009 at 8:53am: Sherry, Thanks for your "important website". This page is a must for Find a Grave addicts. If you have not done so may I suggest you post it there too.

Comment by Sherry Hightower on August 20, 2009 at 5:23am: I found an interesting and important website I wanted to share:

Antique and Modern Commenorative Flagholders & Plaques Found in...
"The largest (and possibly only) collection of cemetery flagholders on the InterNet"

Comment by Terri O'Connell on August 12, 2009 at 3:06pm: Glenn, not sure what is wrong with the photo's, they appear normal to me. Not sure what the problem is... Thanks for letting me know though!