SYMBOLS Stories of cultural life.

MORTAR AND PESTLE

Within our cemeteries, it is common to find among different symbols objects that may reflect either the profession of the buried person, or act as a reference to their affiliations or membership (i.e. Freemasonry). They may also represent their hobbies, leisure or fields of interest.  

The mortar and pestle found on a grave would generally represent a pharmacist or a doctor.  

… by the way, our partners from Genoa in the Symbols project have also taught us that it is better to use a mortar and pestle made of marble or stone, rather than one made of wood…, to prepare a good and real “Pesto alla Genovese” salsa! Who knows, if you find any mortar and pestle in Genoa’s cemetery, perhaps it might symbolise the burial of a cook. 

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