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headstone Definition

head·stone (-stōn′)

noun

  1. Rare a cornerstone
  2. a stone marker placed at the head of a grave

headstone Synonyms

headstone

n.

headstone Usage Examples

Converse of subject

mark: His last resting place is marked only by a small headstone with " John Dickinson, 1808 " , engraved thereon.

Converse of object

  • erect: They are now erecting a beautiful headstone in memory of him.
  • remove: His children subsequently removed the headstone from the burial plot.
  • find: He was an important figure in church life, yet we can find no headstone or memorial to him.
  • place: Lawn Burials This choice allows you to place a headstone or book at the head of the grave.
  • have: Our natural burial grounds do not have traditional headstones, instead graves can be planted with a tree to create a natural memorial.
  • provide: A small amount of this went to provide a proper headstone for the little boy.

Noun used with modifier

  • marble: His grave is kept in pristine condition and, with its marble headstone, is a regular tourist attraction.
  • granite: Bunjee was interred in our backyard, his grave marked with a tiny granite headstone.
  • memorial: You will not be able to claim money for the cost of a private burial space in the cemetery or a memorial headstone.
  • stone: Browne, Maitland A stone headstone of Gothic design with a delicately carved inscription.
  • century: A row of 18th century headstones survive against a wall to the west of the church.

Adjective modifier

  • white: Many of the 750 white headstones in the cemetery are unmarked.
  • simple: The Burial Banks The Burial Banks are located on the river bank behind the former Mourne Hospital and are marked by a simple headstone.
  • small: His last resting place is marked only by a small headstone with " John Dickinson, 1808 " , engraved thereon.
  • old: The oldest headstone in the church yard is said to show the date of 1659.
  • new: An event was held some weeks ago at Dave Courtney's pub to raise the money for the new headstone.
  • masonic: Look for the Masonic headstones with their ' secret ' symbols some, intriguingly, with British names.

Preposition: in

  • churchyard: Right: Joseph Walker Above are the of the headstone in the churchyard that have preservation orders on them.
  • cemetery: He is mentioned on the family headstone in the local cemetery.

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