Remembrance Rock

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The Jewish tradition of placing stones or rocks on graves dates back thousands of years. Jews first began marking graves with piles of stones in ancient times as a way to warn pass ing priests that they should stay back. (It was thought the priests would become “impure” if they came within four feet of a corpse.) Later, the stones served as a way of keeping loved ones’ souls close to the earth, where it would comfort those left behind. In modern times, the stones represent a more lasting symbol of remembrance and legacy as compared to flowers. Each large rock is carved with the word "Remember." Photo shows possible differences in rocks. If you would like to state a preference for a light color or a dark color, please do so in the notes in your cart before paying for your order. No rock is the same. Show more