Grave Goods: The Meaning of Stones, Coins, Seashells & Other Items in Historic Cemeteries

by Tui Snider

Why do people leave stones, coins, seashells, toys, and other items at gravesites? Tui Snider's Grave Goods not only explains the meaning of these items, but with over 50 full-color photos, readers will see plenty of examples. In this fast-paced book, readers will

What, exactly, are grave goods?Fact vs myth behind coins left on tombstones Why people leave seashells, toys, and stones at gravesites  What flowers mean and how this practice has changed  How the Great Depression impacted these traditions  Cultural and religious variations for grave goods  The most common grave goods in modern times Future trends for leaving grave goods in cemeteries …and more!From the author of Understanding Cemetery Symbols and Graveyard Journal comes this exciting new book for genealogists, historians, and others who enjoy cultural facts and photos related to historic cemeteries. Grab your copy today!

112 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2020

Reviews

[Maryann Gestwicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

In an interesting book Grave Goods, I learned a lot about the meanings of all the items.