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LAMP WITH FLAME OR LANTERN -  Is a symbol of "Lighting" the way for the righteous.  In Christianity, from the very first, fire and light are conceived as symbols, if not as visible manifestations, of the divine nature and the divine presence. Christ is the true light.

KJV John 8:12 - Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

LAMB - This is the most common animal symbol found on a child's grave and signifies purity and innocence.  Christ the "Lamb of God" in his sacrifical role personifies the virtues of innocence, meekness, gentleness and humility.

KJV John 1:29 - The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

COMEDY & TRAGEDY MASKS - Two symbolic masks are traditionally associated with drama, to represent the generic division between comedy and tragedy. They are symbols of the ancient Greek Muses, Thalia and Melpomene, the Muse of comedy represented by the laughing face, and the Muse of tragedy represented by the weeping face, respectively.   Usually depicted on headstones of drama and theater actors. 

IVY - Represents Friendship and Immortality, because it stays forever green.  Being an evergreen plant it also represents eternity, fidelity, and strong affectionate attachment.

HORSE AND RIDER ON GLOBE (UNITED METHODIST CLERGY) - Circuit rider is a popular term referring to clergy in the earliest years of the United States who were assigned to travel around specific geographic territories to minister to settlers and organize congregations. Circuit riders were clergy in the Methodist Episcopal Church and related denominations.

MEDICAL DOCTOR - The image of serpents wrapped around a staff is a familiar one in the medical field, however the ancient emblem actually has quite a story behind it.

DR. OF DENTISTRY - The emblem of dentistry is taken from Ascepius, a Greek god of medicine and healing. His symbol is a physician's staff and a snake wrapped around it.

DOUBLE HEARTS - Stylized hearts stand for the love and affection of the living for the dead. Two joined hearts on a stone mark a marriage.

SINGLE HEART - Represents the love and affection of the living for the deceased.

HOURGLASS - The hourglass is symbolic to time's inevitable passing.  The hourglass is a symbol of death, the end of time on Earth, but also a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings when turned over.  The winged hourglass is symbolic of man's fleeting time on Earth.