Symbolism Meaning

Blowing a trumpet (or even two trumpets) representing the day of judgement, and Call to the Resurrection

Flying is rebirth

Cherub’s Head: The soul

Circle: Perfection or eternity in the after world, life everlasting

Scallop: Symbol of the Crusades, pilgrim, pilgrim’s journey, resurrection, life everlasting, connotes one’s life journey. A symbol of birth and resurrection, a traditional symbol of the Puritans

Winged skull: Flight of the soul from mortal man

Birds in flight: These are symbolic of the “winged soul.” The representation of the soul by a bird goes back to ancient Egypt

Fish: Faith

Frog: Depicts sin and worldly pleasures, or may represent resurrection

Serpent: Shown swallowing its own tail it represents Eternity / love, eternity, rebirth, immortality