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🪦🪦 Tombstone Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1FAA6

Symbolizes death or remembrance.

Released in The Tombstone emoji 🪦 was approved as part of Unicode 13.0 in 2020 and added to Emoji 13.0.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🪦 Tombstone emoji primarily represents death, remembrance, or a final resting place. It is used during conversations about funerals, loss, or to commemorate someone who has passed away. It can also be used in a more metaphorical sense to indicate the end of something such as a relationship, a phase in life, or a project."

Symbolism

Death: A physical symbol of an individual's death or the end of something.
Remembrance: Honors the memory of someone who has passed away.
Closure: Represents the finality or end of an event, period, or life.

Common Usage Scenarios

When informing someone about a recent loss, such as the passing of a loved one or a pet.
During moments of mourning or honoring someone’s memory on a death anniversary.
To symbolize the end of an era, relationship, milestone, or project.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I can’t believe she’s gone... 🪦

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of his passing 🪦 Rest in peace.

Our dog passed away last night 🪦 we’ll miss him so much 💔.

That relationship is dead and gone 🪦, time to move on.

The completion of the project feels like the end of an era 🪦 can’t believe it's over!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Use in contexts around loss or death to avoid misunderstandings, especially in sensitive conversations.
Avoid using the emoji in a joking or lighthearted context related to real-life death, as it could come across as disrespectful.
This could be used metaphorically for non-serious contexts (like 'this task is dead 🪦'), but ensure it's clear to avoid confusion.