What is the meaning of putting a stone on a loved ones tombstone. I've seen this in movies and read it in books and am curious to know why. I checked it out on Google but it wasn't very clear, maybe someone here can be more specific, thanks.
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Those of the Jewish faith, I have a question...
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You know I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned it. I hope someone has the answer. I have seen it in movies.
Hi LaRussa.
We put stones on the headstone, as a way of letting others know we visited. They represent, sort of, "eternity". Meaning they never fade or go away.
Jews do not typically place any kind of decorative object on a grave site. No flowers. I've never seen it.
So, the stone acknowledges our presence to the site.
We also do not plant flowers, only evergreens such as yew/ivy.
EDIT: I put dried apricots on my mom's also LOL. She loved them, and it's my own special way of saying hello to her. I'm sure birds pick it up the moment I leave, but it makes me feel good to do so.
We put stones on the headstone, as a way of letting others know we visited. They represent, sort of, "eternity". Meaning they never fade or go away.
Jews do not typically place any kind of decorative object on a grave site. No flowers. I've never seen it.
So, the stone acknowledges our presence to the site.
We also do not plant flowers, only evergreens such as yew/ivy.
EDIT: I put dried apricots on my mom's also LOL. She loved them, and it's my own special way of saying hello to her. I'm sure birds pick it up the moment I leave, but it makes me feel good to do so.
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Thank you, now when I see this in a movie or read it in a book, it will have more meaning to me.
Leaving a stone is an ancient Gaelic custom as well.
I always leave a tube of bright red lipstick on my mum's grave when I visit (even though I couldn't stand it). She never left the house without a huge smear.
I always leave a tube of bright red lipstick on my mum's grave when I visit (even though I couldn't stand it). She never left the house without a huge smear.
I leave Lindt truffles on my father's grave sometimes. He really loved them. Sometimes they are even still there when I go back. :lol3:
