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What does Pax mean on a gravestone?

Pax is latin for peace, but that would be a strange thing to put on a military headstone.

What does an upside down star on a tombstone mean?

Order of the Eastern Star

What does OBE mean on a headstone?

OBE stands for Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

What does NSF stand for on a tombstone?

Tales from the crypt: Life after death in a graveyard | NSF – National Science Foundation.

Why are coins placed on headstones in a cemetery?

A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier’s family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect. Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.

Why do people put skull and crossbones on gravestones?

The skull and crossbones death head depicted on headstones were commonly used as ‘Memento Mori’ symbols in the 16th to 17th centuries. They were a warning to us all that we cannot avoid death and no matter what our status is in life, we are all the same.

Why are dead bodies buried 6 feet underground?

It all started with the plague: The origins of “six feet under” come from a 1665 outbreak in England. As the disease swept the country, the mayor of London literally laid down the law about how to deal with the bodies to avoid further infections.

Do veterans get a free funeral?

Almost all veterans can receive military funeral honors at no cost. They are also usually eligible for free memorial items including: Headstones, markers, and medallions.

What happens to my military retirement pay when I die?

Military retired pay stops upon death of the retiree! The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) allows a retiree to ensure, after death, a continuous lifetime annuity for their dependents. The annuity which is based on a percentage of retired pay is called SBP and is paid to an eligible beneficiary.