noun a stone placed at the foot of a grave as a marker or memorial
In archaeology, a footstone is a marker placed at the foot of a grave to indicate the burial location.
In genealogy research, footstones on graves can provide additional information about the deceased.
Footstones may be used as part of funeral services to mark the final resting place of a loved one.
Footstones are used in cemeteries to help identify and maintain grave sites.
In literature, a 'footstone' may be used as a metaphor to symbolize the finality or closure of a character's journey or a story's conclusion.
In psychology, 'footstone' may be used to refer to a significant event or memory that serves as a foundation for understanding a person's behavior or mental health.
Historians may use 'footstone' to describe a key event or artifact that marks the beginning or end of a particular era or period in history.
In archaeology, 'footstone' may refer to a marker or stone used to indicate the location of a burial site or grave within an excavation.