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Hi there. I have been able to track cross-shaped gravestones back to 1957. Previously, the standard shape of a gravestone was coffin-shaped; however, there were often crosses inscribed on the stone. Today, there is no standard shape of gravestones and we provide them in all shapes including crosses, hearts and book-shaped memorials made from granite or marble. Often our customers request that crosses be inscribed on the gravestones to express the faith of the person being buried.

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When were gravestones first introduced?

Hi there. The history of gravestones goes back thousands of years as Ancient grave markers have found in Greece and Rome. Gravestones, like we have today, developed around 300 years ago. Previously, wooden crosses were used to mark a grave followed by stones shaped like a coffin. Some of these grave markers deteriorated completely because of weathering. Long lasting gravestones are made from marble or granite, which is what we use for our gravestones and memorials.


Where is the cross the jesus hung on?

Most likely the cross has long since rotted or been destroyed.


How do you make a model of a kite shaped shield?

You simply need two bits of Balsa wood: the long stick should be 180 inches long, the short stick should be 60 inches long. make a cross. now simply frame your material over the cross!


Why Jesus was in the center on the cross?

There is much debate over whether it was a cross shaped like a 'T or t' or was it a stake in the ground. If a 'T or t' cross, Jesus is placed along the long beam in the middle. If a stake 'l' that is the only place to be place.


How do gravestones rot?

Hi. Currently gravestones are pretty resilient because the manufacturers of gravestones and memorials have learned from the past. The purpose of a gravestone is to provide a long-lasting memorial while marking the grave. In the past, gravestones were made out materials (like concrete and sometimes even wood) that are subject to deterioration caused by weather. Now, most gravestones are made from marble or granite. We chose these two materials for our line of gravestones because the materials are durable and fairly weather-resistant. The inscriptions made on the stone will survive the weather and last as a memorial for centuries.


How long its been till 2010 that the red cross was established?

24 years


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How long have Bonnie McElveen-Hunter and Gail J McGovern been in charge of the red cross?

Bonnie McElveen Hunter has been Chairman of the American Red Cross since June of 2004.


What is Saint Andrew's symbol?

Symbols of Saint Andrew: fish fishing net man bound to a cross man preaching from a cross old man with long white hair and a beard, holding the Gospel in his right hand, and leaning on a transverse cross preacher holding some fish Saint Andrew’s cross saltire (x-shaped) cross


How long has the red cross been around?

about 100 or 500 years ago?


Is the cross of Jesus still standing?

No, the physical cross on which Jesus was crucified is not still standing. It is believed to have been destroyed long ago. However, the symbol of the cross remains significant in Christianity as a representation of Jesus' sacrifice and redemption.


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Yes, all snakes have long, thin, cylinder - shaped bodies.