Common tombstones in the north, such as: the tomb of a loving father (mother) x (taboo) xx; First (obviously) take an examination of the tomb of X (taboo) XX, and there are many inscriptions on the back of the tablet: the grace of parenting is unforgettable for life; Fairy bones are buried in a treasure trove of feng shui, and so on.
Common forms of tombstones in the south, such as: ancestors' test of a gentleman's spirit (for his grandfather); To show the spirit of Mrs XXX (to my grandmother), there are some inscriptions on the back of the monument praising the deeds and achievements of the deceased. This theme is literary, carved and orderly.
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Tombstones and epitaphs of the ancients were all customized. Most monuments are rectangular with decapitated turtles on them. Tombstone uses seal script to write the tombstone of an official and figure, which is called "seal script". Epitaphs are small, mostly square, carved with stones and stamped with the epitaphs of officials and someone on them, which are called "book covers". With the "seal" and "book cover", there is no need to engrave the title before the inscription and chronology.
The title of the epitaph is said to be in parallel order, which is the first order, the second monument and the inscription behind it; If the epitaph is in parallel order, the first order, the second record and the last inscription; Those who are called epitaphs or tombstones are ambitious or have monuments without inscriptions; Those who call the tomb inscription have an inscription but no ambition; There are also people who have everything, although they are only famous or have monuments.