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A Walk Through History: Cemetery Iconography

  • Lone Tree Cemetery 24591 Fairview Avenue Hayward, CA, 94542 United States (map)

Ever wonder why there are so many urns on the tops of headstones? Have you noticed all those pointy obelisks and floral motifs that adorn burial markers? Seen a headstone resembling a tree trunk or a log? Each communicates a different sentiment, idea, or identity. Learn about cemetery iconography, symbolism, and the cultures that elevated them.

Meet at Mausoleum 2, behind the cemetery office.