What Do the Symbols on Urns Mean? Part Two

Finding the perfect, meaningful place to store a loved one’s ashes can be tough, especially when there are so many (too many, it can feel like) to choose from. When you’re not sure, a little insight into what the symbols on the urns mean can help you find something that expresses your loved one’s personality, and the bond that you share.

That’s where we come in. In this guide – part two of our urn symbolism series – we’ll cover four symbols you might like to consider: doves, dragonflies, wheat and the Tree of Life.

Doves

Doves are a symbol of peace and hope – in the Bible, for example, Noah sends a dove out from the Ark to scout for land after the world has been flooded. The dove returns with an olive branch, marking a peaceful end to Noah’s troubles and bringing hope of a new land to settle on. For the same reason, the dove can symbolise a sign from God.

Doves are also a symbol of love and devotion, as these thoughtful creatures mate for life, even taking it in turns to watch over any eggs or hatchlings. Perhaps for this reason, the dove was associated with Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love in Greek mythology, and with her counterpart Venus in Roman. The turtle dove appears in a poem by Shakespeare as an emblem of enduring marital love.

These symbols combined make dove urns – such as the Heavenly Dove Art Urn – fitting homes for ashes, suggesting a peaceful eternal rest, and a love that lasts forever.

Dragonflies

European folklore is not always kind to the dragonfly – it’s sometimes called “the devil’s horse” – but other cultures have celebrated this delicate insect for its agile strength and beauty.

Among Native American tribes, the dragonfly was in the past seen as a symbol of swiftness and activity for its carefree flight.

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