Symbols Found On The Gravestones Of Children

Burying a child is every parent's worse nightmare.  Unfortunately it was something that our ancestors had to do all too often.

Below is a list of commonly used symbols on the gravestones of children:

• Butterflies: This is often a symbol that represents an early death or a life taken too soon.
• Lamb: This represents innocence or sinlessness.
• Birds with Wings (as if flying): This symbolizes the soul's flight to heaven.
• Angels: The idea behind this symbol is that an angel guides the soul to heaven.
• Urn or Vase: A symbol of an early death.
• Dove: This is a symbol that represents love, tenderness, peace, purity, and innocence.

When searching for the gravestone of a child, search for these symbols.  Have you ever seen these symbols on the gravestones of children?  What other symbols have you seen on the gravestones of children?