Monument styles main page Grave memorials are a clear indication of social status, wealth, religious affiliation, decade of burial and even the philosophical outlook of the deceased.
Memorials also change by region and cemetery type.
Roman Catholic cemeteries exhibit far more crosses than other cemeteries. Many grave memorials portray a great deal of symbolism both in shape and ornamentation. Studying monument style and symbolism is a fascinating subject. This section will highlight the monument styles most commonly found in British Columbia cemeteries.