Leaving fresh flowers on gravesites is a timeless, classic way to decorate a grave. As we’ve discussed above, they have been used extensively throughout history.
Some cemeteries do not allow fresh flowers to be placed on graves. This can be due to cleanliness, maintenance concerns, or perhaps other policies in place.
For many Christians, leaving candles on graves is a symbol of faith in the resurrection and promise of eternal life granted by the Christian God.
It helps us work through grief and loss by putting those emotions to the page and committing them in a way we can revisit and giving words to our pain.
As the saying goes, a photograph is worth a thousand words. They are memories frozen in time, each distilled as a perfect moment we can look back on and cherish.
If a paper photograph isn’t as durable or permanent as you might like, you can explore other avenues of decoration for grave decorations.
As candles may not always be a practical option in public cemeteries, there is a growing trend to install solar lights at the gravesite instead.
Placing small stones atop a grave or headstone is a common Jewish practice thought to keep the soul down on earth.
If you live in a colder region, you many consider grave blankets to protect the grave from snow or extreme weather.
Leaving stuffed animals at the grave of a child is common, with teddy bears or bunnies being the most often used.
It is quite common to see American flags on graves, especially for anyone who served in the military.
The ancient Greeks covered the eyes of the dead with coins meant to act as payment for the ferryman Charon who took souls to the afterlife.