Tomb and Mausoleum Descriptions



In addition to gravestones, one can find many different types of tombs and mausoleums in cemeteries. Here is a list of some of the different types of tombs and mausoleum styles I have seen in my explorations, along with brief descriptions. As I discover other examples, I will update this list.

For more information about any of the tombs or mausoleums listed below, please read Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism and Iconography by Douglas Keister. This book has been my source for the information on this page, and the author goes into MUCH more detail.

Please note - all the photos below were taken by me. If you'd like to know which cemetery they were taken at, please e-mail me.