Contributor(s):Author: Tui SniderEditor: H. E. CameronUnderstanding Cemetery Symbols by Tui Snider helps history buffs, genealogists, ghost hunters and other curiosity seekers decode the forgotten meanings of the symbols our ancestors placed on their headstones. By understanding the meaning behind the architecture, acronyms, & symbols found in Americas burial grounds, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for these messages from the dead.