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Walking tour: Funerary Art & Symbolism

West Milwaukee | Updated: March 28, 2024 10:50 PM
Walking tour: Funerary Art & Symbolism

Location: Forest Home Cemetery

Address: 2405 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Date: 19 Oct

Learn some basic symbols and monument styles that have been used over the centuries to artfully express bereavement for loved ones. Cemeteries often serve as historical and cultural repositories, and the symbols present on tombstones can provide insights into the beliefs, values, and lives of the people buried there.

Who is the "mourning woman" found on many monuments? What does a pair of clasped hands or a laurel wreath symbolize? What is used to signify a life cut short? Once you understand these universal symbols, explore this and other cemeteries on your own.

Embark on a journey through time, discover hidden stories, and unlock the secrets of cemetery symbolism with us.

This tour is perfect for history buffs, art and architcture enthusiasts, families and anyone interested in learning about the mysteries hidden within Forest Home Cemetery.


About your guide

Jennifer Christ is retired from a career in teaching and in lay professional ministry. She currently volunteers as a docent at the Milwaukee Art Museum as well as at Forest Home Cemetery.

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Where is Walking tour: Funerary Art & Symbolism in West Milwaukee?

Forest Home Cemetery, 2405 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215

When is Walking tour: Funerary Art & Symbolism in West Milwaukee?

Walking tour: Funerary Art & Symbolism is scheduled for 19 Oct.

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