With Halloween nearly upon us, it’s finally that magical time of year when you can wander around cemeteries without causing a wellness check.
The eagle-eyed among us have probably noticed that gravestones are often carved with curious symbols. The common ones are easy enough to explain: a butterfly represents the soul, a lily means innocence, an eagle denotes military service. But some symbols are more obscure.
Here’s a brief guide to the ones you’re less likely to find.
Pillowcase: Symbolizes eternal rest.
Gallbladder: Deceased is in Purgatory.
Thumbs-up: Foul play was ruled out.
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