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Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism and Iconography pain The metal top and strainerCertain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding particularly those found in cemeteries. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person date of birth and death as