Cemetery Symbols

Have you ever wandered through a cemetery and wondered about the meanings of the designs carved on old gravestones? 🤔 Thousands of different religious and secular symbols and emblems have adorned tombstones through the ages, indicating attitudes towards death and the hereafter, membership in a fraternal or social organization, or an individual’s trade, occupation, or even ethnic identity. While many of these tombstone symbols have simple interpretations, it is not always easy to determine their meaning and significance.

📍 Meeting Point: Eichelberger Plaza at the main gates of the cemetery.
🚗 Parking: Available both inside and outside the gates.
👟 What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle if needed.
☔ Weather Policy: Tours will launch rain or shine, except in the event of thunder or lightning.

💵 Reservation Required: A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated. All donations support the Woodland Arboretum Foundation, focusing on restoration, preservation, horticultural, and educational projects to keep Woodland a cultural resource for Dayton and Ohio.