Stone
Stone noun - A shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased.
Usage example: an engraved stone identified the grave as that of a man who had died in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918–19
Shrine and stone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrine" instead a noun "Stone".
Shrine
Shrine noun - A place that is considered sacred (as within a religion).
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Nearby Word: shrined
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