Headstone

usgb/ˈhedstəʊn/
noun

A stone that stands at the head of a grave and has the name of the person who died.

Her name was etched into the headstone at the cemetery.
Visual representation of "headstone" - A stone that stands at the head of a grave and has the name of the person who died

Often appears as...

  • carve a headstone
  • erect a headstone
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Cemetery Context

The word 'headstone' is commonly used when discussing burial sites, funerals, or memorial practices.

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Visitors often leave flowers by the headstone when paying their respects.
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Emotional Weight

'Headstone' can evoke sadness as it reminds people of death and the loss of loved ones.

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Seeing her grandfather's name on the headstone brought tears to her eyes.
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Symbol of Remembrance

Headstones often symbolize remembrance and the legacy of people who have passed away.

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The headstone bore an inscription summarizing his life achievements.
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