The Language of Flowers: Floral Gravestone Symbolism Walking Tour, 22 August | Event in Cambridge | AllEvents

The Language of Flowers: Floral Gravestone Symbolism Walking Tour

Friends of Mount Auburn

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Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm

1.5 hours

Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Date & Location

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm (GMT-04:00)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

580 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, United States

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The Language of Flowers: Floral Gravestone Symbolism Walking Tour
Join Education & Digital Content Manager, Corinne Elicona on a journey to uncover the hidden meaning of flowers in Mount Auburn's Landscape

About this Event

Summer is the perfect time of year to stop and smell the roses. Although, you might find that difficult with the ones carved in stone. Join Education & Digital Content Manager Corinne Elicona on this evening walking tour to learn all about the different flowers and plants found in Victorian gravestone symbolism.

We'll explore the hidden meanings behind these botanic carvings and dive deep into the complex language that is Victorian sentimental symbolism.


Corinne Elicona has worked at Mount Auburn for eight years in many different roles including natural burial volunteer, administration assistant, and crematory operator. She is currently Mount Auburn's Education & Digital Content Manager, working on creating educational content on Mount Auburn; its history, landscape, and legacy. She is passionate about fostering a positive discourse around death and promoting education around end-of-life choices and equity so that everyone can experience a good death.

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Non-Member 15 USD
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The Language of Flowers: Floral Gravestone Symbolism Walking Tour, 22 August | Event in Cambridge | AllEvents
The Language of Flowers: Floral Gravestone Symbolism Walking Tour
Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm
USD 0