Symbol of light that reflects divine harmony. Symbol of Christ as the light of the world (John 8:12).

The Celtic or Irish Cross is a combination of the Sun-wheel; a cross with four equal arms, and the Wheel of Life. It is also a fusion with the feminine (circle) and the masculine (cross). The symbol is said to have its origin in India, where it symbolizes sexual energy between man and woman.

In the Middle Ages, Christianity integrated many crucifixes into their symbolism, and so did this one. The Celtic Cross is a popular object, both as a piece of jewelry, decoration or as a funerary monument. However, for many it is nothing more than a beautiful symbol of Christianity and sometimes a link to ancient Ireland and Scotland. The true meaning has faded into the background.

The traditional vessel, usually of gold or silver, in which the wine is consecrated at the Eucharist. The chalice is, especially together with the host (the consecrated bread), the symbol of the Christian faith. The chalice, often with a host, is depicted almost exclusively on priest tombs.

A putto (plural: putti or puttos) or amoretto is a plump child figure in sculpture and painting, almost always male and usually naked. If the child has wings, it is also called a cherub. A cherub is often found or depicted on a children's grave, but can also be found on funerary monuments for adults.

The forerunners of the putti were Cupid (otjes) and the erotics from ancient times, love gods that are found, for example, on children's sarcophagi, dancing, fighting, making music or otherwise. It is about naked child figures as companions of the love god Eros. The revival of these figures is attributed to the Florentine Renaissance sculptor Donatello (1386-1466).

Besides a decorative function, putti often also had an allegorical meaning.

Symbol of perfection and eternity, without beginning or end. A Latin cross in a circle is very common. Two circles one above the other represent earth and sky. Three intertwined circles represent the Holy Trinity.

Symbol of the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Because clover was formerly used as tomb planting - perhaps a reference to the new life after the resurrection - the clover leaf could also become a symbol of farewell, often in combination with roses (symbol of love) and violets (with the violet penance color).

Usually cut short, as an allegory for a life cut short, suddenly and too early or young. This often concerns the unexpected disappearance of the pillar or pillar of life. For example due to an accident or illness.

Sometimes a broken tree trunk or even a tree trunk with an ax in it is used instead of a column, but the meaning remains the same. Every now and then a column is decorated with various elements such as garlands (garland of flowers, leaves or fruits), a garland or even a snake. A serpent around a column symbolizes the person's strength in wisdom. Sometimes the broken column is also covered with a mourning cloth. This is called 'a veiled column' or 'a veiled lady'.

Literally, a column is the physical carrier of buildings, they symbolize strength or power and durability. Without these necessary support elements, the vault would collapse. As a metaphorical element, it indicates that the wearer supports the weaker. As, for example, the apostles are the pillars of the Church. Or a father the mainstay of the family. Often a column also symbolizes the male gender.

Its evergreen leaves and red berries refer to eternal life and foresight. For Christians, the spiky leaves suggest the suffering of Christ and refer to the crown of thorns.

Freemason Symbolism. The compass refers to the ideal circle of all-encompassing human love. The steel square with the right angle represents justice. The two tools are normative and teach the Freemason to go through life in a balanced way.

Before the cross became a Christian symbol, it was already a universal sign of reconciliation, the synthesis between heaven and earth and the four directions. As a Christian symbol, it is found in various forms.

The Latin cross is the most common. Often the cross is also the basic shape of a Roman Catholic cemetery. In the Greek cross, the four arms are equal in length. Comes from the Gentiles, where the arms represent the four elements: earth, air, fire and water. The Calvary Cross is a Latin cross on three blocks or steps. It stands for loyalty, hope and love. Sometimes love is replaced by charity. A Botonee cross is named after the clover-shaped ends of the arms of the cross. the cross represents the trinity.

Crown with cross on palm branches is a symbol of the royal dignity of Christ. The palm branches are a reference to the entry into Jerusalem.

Symbol of Christ, who redeems mankind through his suffering and death. After his trial, Christ was led away to be crucified. According to Mark: 'And they clothed Him with purple, and they platted a crown of thorns and put it about His head, and began to salute Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!"'. (Mark 15:17-18).