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TODAY’S CLUE: D = J
ANSWER: WHEN THE MORTUARY OVERCHARGED THE HEADSTONE BUYER BY A MAJOR AMOUNT, IT WAS A GRAVE INJUSTICE.
Gravestone
Grave Marker • Memorial Stone
Overview
A gravestone is a marker placed at a grave to identify and commemorate the person buried there. Also called a headstone or tombstone, it commonly displays the person’s name along with dates of birth and death.
Long History
People have marked burial places for thousands of years. Grave markers have taken many forms across different cultures and historical periods, ranging from simple stones to elaborately carved monuments and memorials.
Inscriptions
Gravestones often carry an epitaph in addition to names and dates. These inscriptions may include brief tributes, religious passages, family relationships, occupations, military service, or words chosen to preserve something meaningful about the deceased.
Materials
Gravestones have been made from many materials, including fieldstone, slate, marble, limestone, sandstone, and granite. Granite became especially common because of its strength, durability, and resistance to weathering.
Symbols & Designs
Many gravestones feature carved symbols such as crosses, flowers, angels, wreaths, books, or other meaningful images. Designs can reflect religious beliefs, cultural traditions, personal interests, or the artistic customs of a particular era.
Remembering the Past
Beyond marking individual graves, old gravestones can preserve valuable historical information about families and communities. Cemeteries and their monuments provide records of names, dates, relationships, traditions, craftsmanship, and local history.
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