Doves symbolizes peace; the Holy Spirit, also represents the soul's passage to heaven. Riverview Cemetery, Trenton, NJ
Dove on a bronze door: Woodlawn Cemetery, NYC
Dove: Woodlawn Cemetery, NYC
Eagle on flag: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY
Double headed eagle is often referred to as the imperial eagle. Represents fierceness and the ascension. Woodlawn Cemetery, NYC
Eagle on top of column. Forest Lawn Cemetery. Buffalo, NY
Eagle on iron fence.
Riverview Cemetery, Trenton, NY
Bronze eagle with wings spread.
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY
Eagle on top of cannons with wings spread. Woodlawn Cemetery, NYC
Elk: Possible membership with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Riverview Cemetery, Waterbury, CT
Elk
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY
Lamb represents purity, gentleness, innocence (popular on children’s graves), the lamb of God.
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo NY
Lamb:
Woodlawn Cemetery, NYC
Lamb on tomb stone, Lewes DE
Lamb sitting under a weeping willow tree, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo NY
Sphinx, the mythical character from Egyptian mythology. Found guarding a crypt or mausoleum. Meaning of courage, honor, power. Woodlawn Cemetery, NY
Sphinx:
Woodlawn Cemetery, NYC
Sphinx in Bronze:
Woodlawn Cemetery, NYC
Sphinx in Bronze:
Woodlawn Cemetery, NY
Sphinx in Bronze:
Woodlawn Cemetery, NY