Understanding Gravestone Symbols

Once you understand the meaning behind gravestone symbols, walking through a cemetery becomes an adventure! You will catch glimpses into the lives and legacies of those buried there like never before. Come learn about more than 100 gravestone symbols from BillionGraves’ amazing cemetery database.
From angels to crowns and broken obelisks to weeping willows, you will understand the messages your ancestors were leaving on their departed loved one’s headstones. It will open your eyes to a whole new world and your trips to the cemetery will never be the same again! Presented by: Cathy Wallace, Special Projects Coordinator, BillionGraves.
Learn more about the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library at www.genealogycenter.org.