Anchor: used in the catacombs, anchored in the Christian belief which even death cannot change, symbol of hope 
     
     Clover: the trinity, symbol of the Irish 
     
     Hands: One hand - the hand of God 
     
     Two hands - holy matrimony 
     
     Laurel: symbol of victory 
     
     Celtic cross: \rish (dear to the Church of Scotland) 
     
     Grapes: God's care, blood of Christ, last supper 
     
     Eye in triangle: eye of God in the Trinity, all seeing, all knowing 
     
     Alpha omega: very old sign used in second century, first and last letter of alphabet (Greek), beginning and end of life 
     
     R.I.P.: short form for Requiescat in pace (Rest in Peace) 
     
     Star with 5 corners: the Pentagram, old Greek sign for magician, symbol of the golden rule, the deceased is under protection 
     
     of Christ 
     
     Olive branch (with dove): peace, symbol of safety which the dove brought to Noah after the flood 
     
     Cross and crown: victory with Christ over death 
     
     Lily: purity 
     
     Ladder: scale of Perfection