Variety of Grave Markers in Charleston, SC

Throughout the Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul and St. Patrick Catholic Church there is an array of different grave markers. Both churches have a rich history with grave markers dated back to the 1800's. Also, the first black priest to ever serve in Charleston, Reverend Egbert Figaro, was assigned to St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Here are ten examples of grave markers in these historic sites:

Headstone
This headstone was found in St.
Patrick's Cathedral Church. I can't read
the words on the headstone but the Angels
could symbolize maybe a child or
children dying. Angels are also symbols of
innocence and the transition
to Heaven.

Die On Socket
This picture was taken in the Cathedral
Church of St. Luke and St. Paul. Elizabeth
H. Reeves was born February 5, 1908
and died August 16, 1984, making her
76 years old. This grave marker is in good
condition and the full bloom flowers on
the grave could mean Elizabeth died in
her "prime of life".

Box Tomb
This box tomb was found in the Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Pauls's graveyard. The body is actually buried below the marker rather than inside. Box
tombs were popular in the early 19th century, so it can be assumed this person died between 1900-1950.