Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism and IconographyCertain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding particularly those found in cemeteries. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person date of birth and death as