Tombstone

usgb/ˈtuːmstəʊn/
noun

A stone that marks where someone is buried, usually with their name and when they died.

His name was carved on the tombstone.
Visual representation of "tombstone" - A stone that marks where someone is buried, usually with their name and when they died.

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  • erect a tombstone
  • old tombstone
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Cemetery Symbol

Tombstones are commonly seen in cemeteries and often have religious or commemorative engravings.

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We visited my grandmother's tombstone to pay our respects.
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Historic Value

Old tombstones can provide historical information about past individuals and societies.

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The old cemetery's tombstones revealed dates from the 1800s.
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Material Significance

A tombstone's material, like marble or granite, can reflect cultural practices or the deceased's status.

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The dignitary's tombstone was made of the finest marble.
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