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Because memorials have
limited space to express a person’s essence, stone carvings are invaluable
for adding meaning and style. At ValdostaMemorials.com, our designs are
unique, so you have an unlimited choice of carvings. Below are some
examples with their symbolism. There are various.
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Anchor: |
Hope, resting, strong bonds. |
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Celtic Cross: |
Modern—unity of heaven and
earth;
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pagan — fertility and life. |
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Cross: |
Christ and His suffering. |
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Crown: |
Heavenly reward. |
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Daffodil: |
Beauty, deep regard. |
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Daisy: |
Christ’s innocence, youth,
Sun of
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Righteousness. |
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Hands: |
Greeting,
farewell, everlasting union. |
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Iris: |
Eloquence, a message,
protection. |
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Lily of the Valley: |
Advent of Christ, purity,
humility. |
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Narcissus: |
Triumph of divine love,
sacrifice,
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eternal life over death,
selfishness, sin. |
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Oak leaf: |
Strength, solidarity,
endurance, faith
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and virtue against
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Pansy: |
Remembrance, meditation. |
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Poppy: |
Calming sleep, consolation. |
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Rose: |
Everlasting love. |
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Shamrock:
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The Trinity, Saint Patrick. |
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Star of David: |
Joining of the holy and secular worlds. |
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Sword: |
Justice, warrior. |
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Thistle: |
Scotland, earthly sorrow and
sin. |
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Tulip: |
Charity, affection,
declaration of love. |
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Wheat: |
Fruitfulness. |
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Carving
Methods |
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In shaped carving, the image is sunk into the stone, and its elements are
tapered and relieved to achieve a realistic appearance. Flat carving is a
simpler method that goes below the surface but isn’t as deep as shaped
carving. Flat carving does not employ tapering and relieving. Etching is a
more modern method. It is usually done with an automated laser or by hand
with a vibrating diamond-tipped etcher. With etching, the polished stone’s
finish is cracked by extreme heat, creating a high-contrast image,
especially when black stone is used. Etched images are on the surface
level of the memorial and can be highly detailed, almost
photograph-quality. With Bas-relief carving, the image projects slightly
from the stone. The projection (depth) in bas-relief carving is usually
disproportionately flat.
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There are a wide variety of emblems which can be engraved.
Click here to see Emblems.
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