headstone

🪦

headstone

🪦 represents headstone, typically shown as a stone marker with a rounded top and a sturdy base. Some designs include a simple inscription or small decorative details.

A headstone is a permanent marker placed at a gravesite to identify the deceased. It is typically made of durable stone like granite or marble to withstand the elements over many years.

This symbol conveys themes of mourning, mortality, and the preservation of memories. It is widely used to signify respect for those who have passed away or to represent the concept of an ending.

Usage scenarios for 🪦 include sharing news of a passing, discussing cemetery visits, or setting a spooky mood for Halloween. It might also be used figuratively to say something is "dead and buried" or finished.

Groups
Subgroups
Unicode
U+1FAA6
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E13.0

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